MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (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))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERSISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERBODY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR SUBRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front suspension arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills have been repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills have been repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside 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)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis beam (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
advise handbrake cable corroded
advise offside and nearside rear sock absorber top bushes worn
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
advise handbrake cable corroded
advise offside and nearside rear sock absorber top bushes worn
advise both front to rear main brake pipes corroded
advise nearside rear brake binding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise nearside rear brake pipe across rear axil corroded
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF53 TFA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 GF53 TFA, 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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GF53 TFA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 October 2003.
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