MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel tank casing has corrosion
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both feed to os front chassis leg hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feed to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to wheel cyl. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Spare tyre defective ()
factory cover sills fitted to outer panels
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted within 30cm of seatbelt and suspension mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted within 30cm of seatbelt and suspension mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted within 30cm of seatbelt and suspension mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted within 30cm of seatbelt and suspension mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)
Advancing corrosion to front inner sill - both sides
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advancing corrosion to front inner sill - both sides
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion holes in outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion holes in outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion holes in outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion holes in outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion holes in outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion holes in outer sill (6.1.B.2)
inspected all brake pipes best as possible due to shultz.
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
inspected all brake pipes best as possible due to shultz.
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both inner sills corroded and holed near front body mounting points but not affecting body security or chassis strength
both rear and both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both inner sills corroded and holed near front body mounting points but not affecting body security or chassis strength
both rear and both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside rear door handle missing at time of test but the door can still be opened
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
panel damaged to nearside rear of vehicle
rear exhaust hanger not attatched but exhaust is secure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside rear door handle missing at time of test but the door can still be opened
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
panel damaged to nearside rear of vehicle
rear exhaust hanger not attatched but exhaust is secure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside front brake pipe corroded
Nearside rear brake pipe corroded
Offside front brake pipe corroded
Offside rear brake pipe corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside front brake pipe corroded
Nearside rear brake pipe corroded
Offside front brake pipe corroded
Offside rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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DA53 HDF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 DA53 HDF, 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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DA53 HDF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 November 2003.
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