MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear chassis corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside underside of sill corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear chassis corroded
Offside underside of sill corroded
front prop shaft missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear chassis corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside underside of sill corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear chassis corroded
Offside underside of sill corroded
front prop shaft missing
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Underbody undersealed
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
inner sills corroded
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded area of chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)
Both headlight lens in poor condition
Suspect front shockabsorbers to have reduced damping effect
Unable to totally examine condition of brake pipes
unable to fully inspect condition of brake pipes reference applied protective coating
Unable to fully inspect condition of brake pipes reference applied protective coating
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DN53 OTC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 2004 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 83,531 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 DN53 OTC, 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 22 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DN53 OTC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 January 2004.
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