MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
General signs of under body corrosion
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Prop shaft removed
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
inner sills corroding
slight wear in steering joints
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
inner sills corroding
slight wear in steering joints
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
1.both front tyres worn on edges 2.both rear tyres getting low
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
1.both front tyres worn on edges 2.both rear tyres getting low
1.screw in n/s front tyre 2.heavy surface corrosion of o/s front brake pipe 3.long handbrake travel
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
handbrake cable quadrant partially siezed
surface corrision on rear brake discs
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
handbrake cable quadrant partially siezed
surface corrision on rear brake discs
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DU53 YTE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 DU53 YTE, 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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DU53 YTE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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