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BU05 PTX

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,965 mi
Last recorded102,965 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 PTX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 102,965 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 102,959 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement pivot @ rear axle seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 95,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted and corroded on the inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 95,082 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted and corroded on the inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 89,509 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both turning slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills getting slightly rusty

centre silencer rear exhaust flange getting rusty and weak

Fail 9 Jun 2020 89,509 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both turning slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills getting slightly rusty

centre silencer rear exhaust flange getting rusty and weak

Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centrepipe to rear silencer flanges rusted and weak and bolts weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear sill and inner sill rusty

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

parking brakes squeak

Fail 25 Apr 2019 87,346 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake cable pivot on axle tight (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centrepipe to rear silencer flanges rusted and weak and bolts weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear sill and inner sill rusty

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

parking brakes squeak

Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,743 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front inner bush starting to split (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Apr 2017 73,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake cable balancer pivot seized (3.5.1k)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front inner bush starting to split (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake slower to operate

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,672 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 59,503 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,378 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,848 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,524 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,663 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,852 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,471 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,728 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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BU05 PTX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,895 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 PTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU05 PTX registered?

BU05 PTX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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