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BL55 XME

2005 Kia Sorento · Diesel · 2497cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2497cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Kia Sorento Diesel 2497cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 134,850 miles on the clock, averaging 8,255 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL55 XME

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,850
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,255

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,003
Average per year8,255
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL55 XME 28k54k81k108k135k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage134,850 miles
Since last MOT+3,003 miles
PASS
Mileage131,847 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,836 miles
Since last MOT+3,451 miles
PASS
Mileage128,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,385 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
PASS
Mileage123,951 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,656 miles
PASS
Mileage121,279 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage117,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,349 miles
Since last MOT+9,599 miles
PASS
Mileage107,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,750 miles
Since last MOT+11,486 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,264 miles
Since last MOT+12,396 miles
PASS
Mileage83,868 miles
Since last MOT+11,320 miles
PASS
Mileage72,548 miles
Since last MOT+15,489 miles
PASS
Mileage57,059 miles
Since last MOT+11,005 miles
PASS
Mileage46,054 miles
Since last MOT+8,664 miles
PASS
Mileage37,390 miles
Since last MOT+9,722 miles
PASS
Mileage27,668 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 XME
MakeKia
ModelSorento
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2497cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BL55 XME

What car is BL55 XME?

BL55 XME is a blue Kia Sorento, diesel (2497cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BL55 XME?

The last recorded mileage for BL55 XME was 134,850 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL55 XME passed its MOT?

BL55 XME has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 16 Dec 2021.

Is BL55 XME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL55 XME is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BL55 XME?

BL55 XME is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.