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ST55 MKZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,593 mi
Last recorded134,593 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 134,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 139,969 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 139,966 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT SECTIONS OF FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL(FULL) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL(FULL) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 122,885 miles

Centre exhaust support is insecure

Possible fuel leak at tank

Various brake pipes are corroded

oil leak from gear box seal

Pass 22 Nov 2016 113,550 miles

Both front antiroll bar droplinks are slightly worn

Both front springs are slightly corroded

Both nearside and offside inner sills corroded not holed

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Nearside front tyre has 3 -4 mm of tread left

Parking brake just passed 17% may benefit from some attention

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2016 113,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint TOP WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Both front antiroll bar droplinks are slightly worn

Both front springs are slightly corroded

Both nearside and offside inner sills corroded not holed

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Nearside front tyre has 3 -4 mm of tread left

Parking brake just passed 17% may benefit from some attention

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 104,088 miles

Both inner sills corroded but not holed at time of test

Both rear springs are corroded

Child seat incorrectly fitted

Middle exhaust hanger missing exhaust still secure and supported

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2015 104,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Both inner sills corroded but not holed at time of test

Both rear springs are corroded

Child seat incorrectly fitted

Middle exhaust hanger missing exhaust still secure and supported

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Dec 2014 96,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 96,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 85,950 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flanges corroded

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

Offside raer reg bulb slightly discoloured

Offside rear tyre has 3-4 mm of tread left 245/70/16 H

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 85,947 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flanges corroded

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

Offside raer reg bulb slightly discoloured

Offside rear tyre has 3-4 mm of tread left 245/70/16 H

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 76,262 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Nov 2012 76,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Nov 2011 66,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 66,423 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,141 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,431 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 57,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,853 miles

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

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,053 miles

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

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 MKZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?

ST55 MKZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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