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YJ05 BZP

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,476 mi
Last recorded130,476 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 BZP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 130,476 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 119,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 110,467 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box flange blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush marked in yellow chalk becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from both ends of steering rack inner ends (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 May 2020 110,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box flange blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens going cloudy (pattern still ok) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush marked in yellow chalk becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from both ends of steering rack inner ends (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 10,066 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,220 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake operation poor

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,884 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,546 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,061 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 25 Apr 2014 60,289 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,289 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2013 53,515 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

child seat in n/s/r

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres worn on outside edges & starting to perish.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,161 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 37,161 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,186 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,687 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 BZP 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 78.9%.

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 YJ05 BZP, 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 YJ05 BZP registered?

YJ05 BZP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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