MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (4.1.4 (b))
General Under-Body Corrosion
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Under-body coated with extensive under-seal
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (4.1.4 (b))
General Under-Body Corrosion
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Under-body coated with extensive under-seal
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn car heavily corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Axle modified so that axle functionality is affected (5.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel pipes (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sill (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sill (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
this car should no be driven
under side heavily undersealed
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all suspension corroded
underneath body is covered in underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount poor repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s front to rear sills welded but poor repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all suspension corroded
heavily undersealed obstruct from inspection
poor repair underneath
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Central exhaust braket is broken
Spare tyre defective punctured ()
exhaust mounting broken off
play in front anti/roll bar links
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Spare tyre defective punctured ()
exhaust mounting broken off
play in front anti/roll bar links
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
rear brake pads worn low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake pads worn low
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres in poor condition
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres in poor condition
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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FM53 KHD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2004 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 83,531 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 FM53 KHD, 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 22 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FM53 KHD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 January 2004.
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