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DA05 BKK

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,255 mi
Last recorded116,255 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 116,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 116,255 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 110,850 miles

lower sills showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f + o/s/f brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r + o/s/r brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

rear chassis heavily corroded

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 20 Dec 2017 107,177 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 107,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 98,186 miles

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 16 Dec 2015 90,538 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 82,755 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 80,443 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,640 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 71,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2011 53,142 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 44,448 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 44,448 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

oil leak front axle

Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,870 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 36,870 miles

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 22,978 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 22,978 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 BKK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DA05 BKK, 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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DA05 BKK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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