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ST55 KUE

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,806 mi
Last recorded87,806 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 KUE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 87,806 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 86,557 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 86,555 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 84,215 miles

Centre exhaust mounting corroded.

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Little movement on n/s/r+ o/s/r handbrake cables.

Fail 11 Jan 2019 84,206 miles

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.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,412 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 81,412 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,352 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 70,425 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 62,292 miles

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 62,286 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,186 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 54,186 miles

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)

Fail 2 May 2013 50,267 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2013 50,267 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,639 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,204 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 31,832 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2010 31,832 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 24,142 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight mist of oil on steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2009 24,142 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,595 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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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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