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YJ05 BZK

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,610 mi
Last recorded121,610 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 BZK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2024 121,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected panhard arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability panhard arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch area badly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 115,616 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Slight corrosion on inner sill areas

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,851 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 110,851 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake pivot (1.1.15 (e))

Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 106,740 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 4 Mar 2021 106,681 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 104,655 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 100,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, wheel alignment requires checking (5.2.3 (e))

spare tyre deflated

Fail 28 Feb 2019 100,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, wheel alignment requires checking (5.2.3 (e))

spare tyre deflated

Pass 7 Mar 2018 97,466 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 97,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 93,900 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,366 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 71,719 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,719 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,484 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 39,103 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,994 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 25,281 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 23,066 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 19,795 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2009 19,795 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 16,833 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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YJ05 BZK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YJ05 BZK, 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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YJ05 BZK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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