MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced to rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front steering lock does not engage but imobiliser fitted
heavily undersealed
plastic sill guards fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel corroded to excess (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corodded to excess (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis crossmember holed (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front steering lock does not engage but imobiliser fitted
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
cosmeticaly repaired
nearside rear shock
sill covers fitted
various areas rusted not holed at time of test
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear shock
sill covers fitted
various areas rusted not holed at time of test
rear chassis been repaired and heavly undersealed making it difficult to inspect
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
o/s/r tyre just legal
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
damp at power steering rack ends
oil leak
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
poor beam pattern nearside and offside
sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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CP53 BBN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 CP53 BBN, 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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CP53 BBN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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