MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear petrol smell but no leak present
various corrosion but no holes located
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear tyres deteriorating.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both D bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front to rear inner sill in various places. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front to rear inner sill in various places. (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Both tyres deteriorating.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f tyre has slight perishing
o/s/r seat belt has light crush damage
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f tyre has slight perishing
o/s/r seat belt has light crush damage
offside rear tyre near limit
various brake pipes started to corrod
both rear tyres nearing wear indicators
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GD03 YXZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 GD03 YXZ, 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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GD03 YXZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2003.
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