MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner and outer sills holed corroded and weakened within testable points (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central exhaust slight blow
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general age related corrosion to body chassis and suspension components
sill covers fitted at time of test
Nearside Outer sill corroded holed but non structural or affecting any seat belt or seat mounting point or any suspension components as a 4 x 4 detachable body
exhaust system corroded
general age related corrosion to body chassis and suspension components
sill covers and plastic guards fitted at time of test
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle panhard rod mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer sill corroded holed but non structural or affecting any seat belt or seat mounting point or any suspension components as a 4 x 4 detachable body
exhaust system corroded
general age related corrosion to body chassis and suspension components
sill covers and plastic guards fitted at time of test
general age related corrosion to body ,chassis and suspension components
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
general age related corrosion to body ,chassis and suspension components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
off side inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
off side inner sill corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front at hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brake pipes greased
rear tyres cracking
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake pipes greased
rear tyres cracking
Both rear shockers worn.No damping effect
Front shock absorbers worn.No damping effect
Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge
Oil leak SEVERE ENGINE OIL LEAK ()
Several brake pipes corroded
Both rear shockers worn.No damping effect
Front shock absorbers worn.No damping effect
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge
Oil leak SEVERE ENGINE OIL LEAK ()
Several brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
parking brake cable pivot stiff
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
parking brake cable pivot stiff
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear numnber plate starting to blister
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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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DV53 YNY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DV53 YNY, 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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DV53 YNY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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