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EY05 BFJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,969 mi
Last recorded163,969 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 BFJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 163,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 154,717 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 146,414 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 125,959 miles

Child seats fitted to rear nearside & offside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front diff seal weeping

Nearside front tyre wearing smooth on inner shoulder

Registration bulbs deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 125,959 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration bulbs deteriorated

Child seats fitted to rear nearside & offside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front diff seal weeping

Nearside front tyre wearing smooth on inner shoulder

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 111,268 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 79,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,874 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 60,414 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 60,414 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,877 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,958 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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EY05 BFJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EY05 BFJ, 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 EY05 BFJ registered?

EY05 BFJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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