MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,826 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
all chassis rusty and corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
all chassis rusty and corroded
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear axle corrosion
Rear nearside and offside inner sills corroded
fuel pipes corroded
hand brake leaver travel
headlamps faded
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear axle corrosion
Rear nearside and offside inner sills corroded
fuel pipes corroded
hand brake leaver travel
headlamps faded
Front propshaft seal/boot missing
Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle has corrosion throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer light lens cracked
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front propshaft seal/boot missing
Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle has corrosion throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer light lens cracked
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Battery leaking electrolyte from level/fill caps (1.9.1)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear parking brake cable bracket insecure
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
outer sills corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes on o/s and n/s front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear handbrake cable pivot slight siezed
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DS03 FMD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 DS03 FMD, 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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What year was DS03 FMD registered?
DS03 FMD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2003.
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