MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake valve insecure calipar insurcure (1.1.7 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cross tube (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under body sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under body sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Central Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x rear axle at main joint (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
advise 2x front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
advise n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes corroded
advise n/s and o/s rear axle tierod metal brackets weak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear 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)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
corrosion on rear brake pipes
handbrake cable axle pivot slighly siezed
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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CN53 VUU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Gold with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 CN53 VUU, 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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CN53 VUU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 October 2003.
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