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FJ55 BKY

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,564 mi
Last recorded110,564 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 BKY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2022 110,564 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel line going along chassis leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle arm mounting points on chassis corroded off badly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis crossmember corroded off (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear crossmember corroded off (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner s ill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 106,426 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 106,423 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 104,433 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 104,279 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear inner sills surface corrosion

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2018 100,536 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 93,472 miles

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

Front reduced damping effort on shock absorbers

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 93,472 miles

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

Front reduced damping effort on shock absorbers

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

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 87,007 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,969 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,655 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,487 miles

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

rear exhaust strap is deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,858 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,510 miles

both front wiper blades split but still clearing the screen

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,292 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,204 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,074 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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FJ55 BKY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FJ55 BKY, 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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FJ55 BKY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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