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ST55 MKM

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,710 mi
Last recorded99,710 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 MKM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,710 miles

n/s/front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

underbody and chassis showing corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2020 99,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Emissions not tested no back box fitted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 81,678 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 81,678 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 74,541 miles

Front headlamp covers frosted up .reducing slightly out put of light. on both front headlamps.

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 66,677 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 62,901 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 36,123 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE DISCS DUE TO VEHICLE BEING STOOD

Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,030 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,243 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 22,185 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,378 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MKM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MKM, 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 ST55 MKM registered?

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

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