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BX55 XXK

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,591 mi
Last recorded153,591 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XXK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 153,591 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 148,929 miles

Nearside Rear cill has corrosion but due to covers fitted unable to see

Offside Rear cill has corrosion but due to covers fitted unable to see

Pass 19 Jan 2021 141,017 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges due to temporary repair

Offside Rear suspect corrosion but unable to asess due to cill covers fitted

suspect corrosion but unable to asess due to cill covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2020 139,352 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Under door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached lens broken. (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti roll bar bush plays

break not tested pipes are corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 131,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 131,192 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin from track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 119,264 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 119,265 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,669 miles

both rear wheel arches are corroding

nearside rear anti roll bar d bush has slight play

windscreen damaged swept area

wipers are perishing

Fail 28 Sep 2017 109,665 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both rear wheel arches are corroding

nearside rear anti roll bar d bush has slight play

windscreen damaged swept area

wipers are perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,368 miles

Handbrake travel

Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,638 miles

Offside front tyre is wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2015 89,638 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside front tyre is wearing inner edge

Rear exhaust rubber is missing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,596 miles

handbrake travel

headlamp adjuster is faulty

rear exhaust rubber mount is missing

wipers are perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,134 miles

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

both front shockers poor damping

Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,719 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 66,719 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,663 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 59,663 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,660 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 52,660 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,084 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 45,084 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,475 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 XXK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XXK, 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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BX55 XXK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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