MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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.
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.
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)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was ST55 MLE registered?
ST55 MLE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 December 2005.
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