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ST55 MLE

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,158 mi
Last recorded121,158 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 121,158 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 115,467 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 109,390 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 109,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 107,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front side step front mounting bracket missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamps scratched/faded

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2022 104,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 104,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 97,785 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 97,768 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 91,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear over axle x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyres slightly cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2020 91,341 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear over axle x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyres slightly cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2019 87,128 miles

Middle To Rear Exhaust Flange Getting Weak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Sill Corroded Outside MOT Area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 87,127 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Not Moving Forwards (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Middle To Rear Exhaust Flange Getting Weak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Sill Corroded Outside MOT Area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 75,153 miles

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

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

handbrake pivot on axle slightly tight but functional.

Fail 27 Jan 2018 75,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure underbody at rear (1.9.2a)

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

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

handbrake pivot on axle slightly tight but functional.

Pass 3 Dec 2016 72,349 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 72,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,676 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 64,628 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,048 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 52,427 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 46,112 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 38,668 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,302 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,558 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 25,556 miles

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 MLE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MLE, 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 MLE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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