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BW05 KXG

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,223 mi
Last recorded40,223 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 KXG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 40,223 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 40,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 36,421 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,984 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,733 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall slightly perished/scuffed.

rear number plate lettering starting to fade

rear rubber exhaust mounting split/perished

Pass 14 Aug 2012 26,470 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,232 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,796 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 20,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,982 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 15,144 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,144 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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BW05 KXG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW05 KXG, 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 BW05 KXG registered?

BW05 KXG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is BW05 KXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 KXG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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