MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,206 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both n/s and o/s wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength body mount rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected BOTH n/s and o/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
floor to sill, and sill areas rusting or previously repaired
numerous suspension components and areas of chassis rusting
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Outer sills have plastic covers fitted.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Various areas of corrosion to underside / body / chassis.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Outer sills have plastic covers fitted.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Various areas of corrosion to underside / body / chassis.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Outer Sills have plastic covers fitted.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Axle corroded.
Various areas of corrosion to underside body and chassis
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
heavy corrosion to inner sills, general underside corrosion.
wear to suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN
CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND CHASSIS
FRONT AND REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN
FRONT BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED
PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS
REAR BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW AND DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION
REAR SEAT BELTS ARE SLOW TO RETRACT
REAR TYRES ARE WORN TO 3/4 MM
SHOCK ABSORBERS WORN
SILL COVERS FITTED
SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING/WORN
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN
CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND CHASSIS
FRONT AND REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN
FRONT BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED
PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
REAR BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW AND DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION
REAR SEAT BELTS ARE SLOW TO RETRACT
REAR TYRES ARE WORN TO 3/4 MM
SHOCK ABSORBERS WORN
SILL COVERS FITTED
SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING/WORN
CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE
N/S/F TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE
OIL LEAKS
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED
REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN TO LIMITS
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE
N/S/F TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE
OIL LEAKS
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED
REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN TO LIMITS
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
general corrosion to underside
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
general corrosion to underside
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front side light slightly dim
rear number plate slightly detieriated
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front side light slightly dim
rear number plate slightly detieriated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate slightly deteriated
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate slightly deteriated
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake pads getting low
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GF53 VHT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 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 GF53 VHT, 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 VHT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 November 2003.
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