MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
oil leak
underbody corrosion front to rear
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner edges
both rear shock absorber boots split
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Underbody corroded.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in zone b nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill chalked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill chalked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill chalked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed, but not within 30cm of any mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Underbody corroded.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in zone b nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))
Both headlamp beam patterns weak
Both headlamp lenses tarnished
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
General corrosion underneath
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside rear door not fully opening
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both headlamp beam patterns weak
Both headlamp lenses tarnished
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
General corrosion underneath
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside rear door not fully opening
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
hand brake has high travel
suspension components heavily corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pivot has restricted free movement on rear axle (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding handbrake (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FL53 ZFY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FL53 ZFY, 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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FL53 ZFY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 October 2003.
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