MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,720 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure steering rack bolt loose (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint power steering system leaking under vehicle covered in fluid (2.3.3b)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended possible due to due to bulbs not working correctly (1.9.4)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front steering rack bush worn
Offside Front tyre perish
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear boot excessive corroded away behind number plate
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear registration plate secure but loose/hanging off
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sills (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill behind covers (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill behind covers (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill behind covers (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill behind covers (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/f steering rack bush worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear number plate security
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner floor to sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner floor to sill (6.1.B.2)
Central Fuel pipe slightly damaged slight corrosion (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion tailgate (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner floor to sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner floor to sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Central Fuel pipe slightly damaged slight corrosion (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion tailgate (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
fuel lines corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) anchorage insecure (2.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front nail in tyre
fuel lines corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF53 MTY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 DF53 MTY, 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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DF53 MTY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 December 2003.
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