MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all outer sill and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings axle joint to suspension arm bracket (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all req clean re pressure check wax oil grease (3.6.B.2c)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly just met limits 17% strip check (3.7.B.6b)
oil leak
underbody sills chassis sub frames all rusty dry been welded req wax oil grease
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded MAIN AXLE ANCHOR POINT NEED MODIFICATION WEAK AREA FOR STAY BAR (2.4.A.3)
Rear Axle beam cracked MAIN AXLE CHASSI ANCHOR POINT AS CORROSION AREA HOLDS WATER CAUSE EXTRA RUST REPACE OR RE WELD AND MODIFY BOTH SIDES FROM ORIGINAL (2.5.A.5a)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken on axle pivot not been greased worn out (3.5.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL PIPES AND HOSES ARE DRY SALTY RUST REQ CLEAN RE WAX OIL GREASE TO PROTECT RE PRESSURE TEST (3.6.B.2c)
OIL LEAK
Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly STRONG ADVISE STRIP CHECK ONLY JUST MADE LIMMITS FOR SIZE VEHICLE 17% STRIP CHECK BACK BRAKES REPAIR AS NESSASERY (3.7.C.3b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL SILLS FLOOR UNDERBODY IS DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer side wall badly perished and cracked but no cords exposed.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rear (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rear (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rear (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer side wall badly perished and cracked but no cords exposed.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
h/brake poor condition
n/plate front damaged
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
h/brake poor condition
n/plate front damaged
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FP53 WVT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 FP53 WVT, 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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FP53 WVT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 November 2003.
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