MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brakes (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
general underside corrosion
front brake discs pitted
general underside corrosin
rear brake pipes corroded
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component light misting on rack gaitors (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside inner sills (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component light misting on rack gaitors (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
fuel pipes corroded
inner sills slightly corroded
n/s/f steering gaiter slight oil mist
n/s/r and o/s/r chassis slight corrosion
rear crossmember slight corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s front gater oil mist
slight corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r chassis
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG03 XAK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 BG03 XAK, 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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BG03 XAK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 April 2003.
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