MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres starting to get low on tread
both rear tyres very close to legal limit (1.7mm) legal limit (1,6mm)
hand brake lever has excessive travel (but working)
rear exhaust rubber splitting
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both front tyres starting to get low on tread
both rear tyres very close to legal limit (1.7mm) legal limit (1,6mm)
hand brake lever has excessive travel (but working)
rear exhaust rubber splitting
Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure in and out off cell need welding . (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced 30cm cell need weld in and out (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion at the off side rear inner & outer sill in a non prescribed area
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake pipes greased
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU03 XSB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 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 AU03 XSB, 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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AU03 XSB is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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