2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · BN55 LBV
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2005. Recorded mileage 124,976 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
BN55 LBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2024
- 124,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BN55 LBV Mileage History
- 08/09/2022112,890 mi
- 08/09/2022112,891 mi+1 mi
- 05/09/2023119,389 mi+6,498 mi
- 13/11/2023119,517 mi+128 mi
- 07/11/2024124,976 mi+5,459 mi
Average of roughly 5,580 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BN55 LBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sorento (BN55 LBV) between September 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements 12% (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Power steering component leaking STEERING RACK LEAKING OIL (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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