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BV05 UXS

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,435 mi
Last recorded135,435 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 UXS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2020 135,435 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 125,403 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2017 116,305 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 106,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,196 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,479 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,784 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,791 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 49,895 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 46,066 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,770 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,216 miles

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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BV05 UXS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV05 UXS, 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 BV05 UXS registered?

BV05 UXS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 UXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 UXS shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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