MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlights poor condition
Inner sills corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked on tread and sidewall, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock top mount, tube between chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock top mount, tube between chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlights poor condition
Inner sills corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked on tread and sidewall, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Chassis corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlight lens deteriorated
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Bumper support corroded
Offside Sill corroding
Sill covers fitted
Towbar corroded
Underside corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Chassis corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlight lens deteriorated
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Bumper support corroded
Offside Sill corroding
Rear D bushes deteriorated
Sill covers fitted
Towbar corroded
Underside corroded
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Oil leak Driveshaft seal ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Underside corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle (2.4.A.3)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Oil leak Driveshaft seal ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Underside corroded
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Oil leak Drive shaft seal ()
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over axle (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Oil leak Drive shaft seal ()
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bonnet release under dashboard insecure
front tyres worn on outer shoulders
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bonnet release under dashboard insecure
front tyres worn on outer shoulders
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet pull brocken
both front tyre inner and outer treads to shoulders wearing and nearside rear tyre tread wearing low(3mm)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet pull brocken
both front tyre inner and outer treads to shoulders wearing and nearside rear tyre tread wearing low(3mm)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake pads wheel off inspection advised
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads getting low
plastic covers fitted to sills
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV03 BPK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 DV03 BPK, 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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DV03 BPK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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