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Both inner sills corroded
Centre rear seatbelt unavailable due to dog cage fitted
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGE, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism weak
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside front seat belt retracting mechanism weak
Offside rear seat belt retracting mechanism weak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Black tape on cluster (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged BOTH REAR HEAVILY SPLIT IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near upper arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both inner sills corroded
Centre rear seatbelt unavailable due to dog cage fitted
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGE, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism weak
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside front seat belt retracting mechanism weak
Offside rear seat belt retracting mechanism weak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Black tape on cluster (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged BOTH REAR HEAVILY SPLIT IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
offside front seat belt retracting mechanism weak
offside rear seat belt retracting mechanism weak
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate black tape on cluster (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged BOTH REAR HEAVILY SPLIT IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both inner sills corroded
nearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism weak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate black tape on cluster (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged BOTH REAR HEAVILY SPLIT IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both inner sills corroded
nearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism weak
offside front seat belt retracting mechanism weak
offside rear seat belt retracting mechanism weak
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipes to offside chassis, centre section (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Driver's,nearside rear and offside rear seat belts are slow to retract.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis including tow frame mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipes to offside chassis, centre section (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Driver's,nearside rear and offside rear seat belts are slow to retract.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis including tow frame mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
driver's seat belt is slow to retract
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively clouded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively clouded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
driver's seat belt is slow to retract
Driver's seat belt is slow to retract - on limit.
Fluid leak, but not excessive from area near heavily corroded oil cooler pipes. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Driver's seat belt is slow to retract - on limit
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Driver's seat belt is slow to retract - on limit
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking and worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/ outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (outside anchorage prescribed area) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking and worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside and offside inner sills are heavily corroded outside of any prescribed area and mountings to chassis are unaffected.
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image not visible (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image not visible (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake cable damaged broken due to corrosion (1.1.15 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail tie rod mounting bracket to axle is excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail tie rod mounting bracket to axle is excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside and offside inner sills are heavily corroded outside of any prescribed area and mountings to chassis are unaffected.
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front propellor shaft rear universal joint is worn - repair required.
Fuel pipe along chassis is corroded.
Headlamp images are losing their clarity - on limit.
Inner sills are heavily corroded - not structural and not supporting seat belt anchors.
Light cut in nearside front tyre tread.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear handbrake cable is corroded - on limit, replacement recommended.
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar D bushes, not excessive yet.
Rear shock absorber upper mounting plates are corroded.
Brake linkage has restricted free movement Handbrake compensator lever is seized. (3.5.1k)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped Pipes to rear brake hoses. (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Upper bush securing cap is loose on link. (2.4.G.1)
Front propellor shaft rear universal joint is worn - repair required.
Fuel pipe along chassis is corroded.
Headlamp images are losing their clarity - on limit.
Inner sills are heavily corroded - not structural and not supporting seat belt anchors.
Light cut in nearside front tyre tread.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear handbrake cable is corroded - on limit, replacement recommended.
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar D bushes, not excessive yet.
Rear shock absorber upper mounting plates are corroded.
Exhaust system is corroded but is secure and not blowing.
Fuel line along chassis is corroded but not to excess yet.
Inner sills are corroded but not to excess.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image is losing clarity (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image is losing clarity - on limit (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear shock absorber mounting brackets to rear axle are corroded but not to excess.
Exhaust system is corroded but is secure and not blowing.
Fuel line along chassis is corroded but not to excess yet.
Inner sills are corroded but not to excess.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image is losing clarity (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image is losing clarity - on limit (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear shock absorber mounting brackets to rear axle are corroded but not to excess.
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
engine covers fitted
exhaust corroded
fuel pipe along chassis corroded
offside rear inner seal corroded
play in rack ends
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped along chassis (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine covers fitted
exhaust corroded
fuel pipe along chassis corroded
offside rear inner seal corroded
play in rack ends
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
exhaust corroded in places
handbrake travel
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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CK53 DJO is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 CK53 DJO, 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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CK53 DJO is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 November 2003.
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