MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected X MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise corrosion to both main fuel
advise offside front tyre wear
advise oil filter leaking
advise rear brake pads low
advise corrosion to both chassis rails, advise clean and treat
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
advise corrosion to both chassis rails, advise clean and treat
both front tyres only just legal on edges n/s BORDERLINE
handbrake cable on axle BORDERLINE
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
both front tyres only just legal on edges n/s BORDERLINE
handbrake cable on axle BORDERLINE
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AX53 HJJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 AX53 HJJ, 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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What year was AX53 HJJ registered?
AX53 HJJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2003.
Is AX53 HJJ safe to buy?
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