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ST55 KUD

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,906 mi
Last recorded70,906 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 KUD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 70,906 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 65,810 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 60,208 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 52,407 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 46,452 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 40,671 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 33,517 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 33,517 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 24,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ST55 KUD 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 80%.

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 ST55 KUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST55 KUD registered?

ST55 KUD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is ST55 KUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 KUD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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