MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,167 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Handbrake has little reserve travel.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Advise repair (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately Bracket appears to be welded but welding does not appear secure. Advise repair (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Advise repair (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately Bracket appears to be welded but welding does not appear secure. Advise repair (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
both front wiper blades split. nearside poor clearing.
front brake pads worn
nearside front sidelight dim in operation
offside rear handbrake cable not fully returning. requires attention.
strong advise! offside rear wheel slight binding
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both front wiper blades split. nearside poor clearing.
front brake pads worn
nearside front sidelight dim in operation
offside rear handbrake cable not fully returning. requires attention.
strong advise! offside rear wheel slight binding
front number plate delaminated,deteriorated and damaged
headlight lens slight diffused
nearside front sidelight dim in operation
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front number plate delaminated,deteriorated and damaged
headlight lens slight diffused
nearside front sidelight dim in operation
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO53 HZP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2003 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 86,292 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 AO53 HZP, 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 23 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AO53 HZP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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