MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,900 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint corroded and blowing slightly (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring insecure (3.4.3)
Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Surface corrosion on many underbody suspension components
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint corroded and blowing slightly (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring insecure (3.4.3)
Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Surface corrosion on many underbody suspension components
front top bushes minor play
nsf bearing play
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST05 ARX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 ST05 ARX, 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 ST05 ARX registered?
ST05 ARX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 April 2005.
Is ST05 ARX safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST05 ARX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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