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BX55 XOY

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,662 mi
Last recorded72,662 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XOY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 72,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 72,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 72,207 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive div (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 70,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 69,023 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 67,580 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 66,228 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 63,330 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,864 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,835 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 57,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,943 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both stabalizer links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,937 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 51,699 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,639 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,276 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,661 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,573 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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BX55 XOY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BX55 XOY, 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 BX55 XOY registered?

BX55 XOY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is BX55 XOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX55 XOY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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