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DA05 BKG

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,646 mi
Last recorded127,646 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BKG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 127,646 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 127,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 118,536 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 118,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 107,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 98,261 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 90,158 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 79,674 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 72,095 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,492 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 51,614 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 41,534 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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DA05 BKG 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 83.3%.

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 DA05 BKG, 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 DA05 BKG registered?

DA05 BKG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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