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AE55 STE

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,154 mi
Last recorded128,154 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 STE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 128,154 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 116,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 21 Oct 2014 101,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tail pipe rubber needs replacing / slight play in rear drop links

Pass 19 Oct 2013 84,222 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 70,331 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,327 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 65,382 miles

slight wear in rear n/s anti-roll bar bush.

Fail 30 Nov 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009
Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,828 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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AE55 STE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AE55 STE, 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 AE55 STE registered?

AE55 STE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is AE55 STE safe to buy?

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