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BV55 HZG

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,875 mi
Last recorded102,875 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 HZG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,875 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 99,831 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,088 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 91,114 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,694 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 74,969 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,667 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,979 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 44,979 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BV55 HZG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BV55 HZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV55 HZG registered?

BV55 HZG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is BV55 HZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 HZG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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