MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,806 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Centre section of exhaust the bracket is detached but system fully supported
N/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracking
There looks like there has been a repair to fuel tank along the seam but no leaks visible
Vehicle corroded underneath and to arches once both rear doors opened not within prescribed areas
Brake pivot has restricted free movement Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Centre section of exhaust the bracket is detached but system fully supported
N/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracking
There looks like there has been a repair to fuel tank along the seam but no leaks visible
Vehicle corroded underneath and to arches once both rear doors opened not within prescribed areas
Centre exhaust mounting corroded.
Corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Little movement on n/s/r+ o/s/r handbrake cables.
Fuel tank leaking around rear seam ( marked with yellow chalk) possibly coming from higher up and running onto tank. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear little movement on rear handbrake cables o\s & n\s.
Rear suspension components corroded.
Towbar fog light in-op.
centre exhaust bracket corroded away and snapped.
centre exhaust mounting corroded away & snapped from exhaust.
Inner sill corroded & holed along the length of the car not within 12" rule.
brake pipes at rear along axle corroded.
front brake pads low
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Inner sill corroded & holed along the length of the car not within 12" rule.
brake pipes at rear along axle corroded.
front brake pads low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight mist of oil on steering rack
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight mist of oil on steering rack
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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ST55 KUE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 KUE, 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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ST55 KUE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 November 2005.
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