MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides front lens deteriated (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion box section under sill all along (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange joint possible (6.1.2 (a))
brake discs all round vehicle generally very rusty and corroded
exhaust system all very corroded and weak
all flexible brake hose ferrules showing corrosion some quite heavy
both headlamps misting over - beam patterns good at this time -
general corrosion of main chassis and most components under vehicle
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective ()
handbrake cable pivot joint stiff, may require adjustment.
handbrake efficiency low.
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL NEXT TO BODY TO CHASSIS MOUNTING POINT (5.2.6)
o/s/r brake disk back plate corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r brake disk back plate corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
light corrossion on both front to rear brake pipes
ns front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge
os front tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge
os steering rack boot damp
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
light corrossion on both front to rear brake pipes
ns front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge
os front tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge
os steering rack boot damp
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FL03 YSU 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 63.6%.
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 FL03 YSU, 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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FL03 YSU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 May 2003.
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