MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth on edges (1.1.2 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear inner sills signs of rusting repair covered in undersill on both sides
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear inner sill repaired and undersealed
Rear tank strap rusting
Body has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)
both o/s and n/s inner sill panels signs of rusting
extensive welding to rear suspension tube
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear extensive welding to rear of suspension around spring mountings and tube
both o/s and n/s inner sills signs of rusting
chassis corroding
factory fitted outer sill covers
rear axle rusting
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust rubber not on clips (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear extensive welding to rear of suspension around spring mountings and tube
both o/s and n/s inner sills signs of rusting
chassis corroding
factory fitted outer sill covers
rear axle rusting
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting on axle (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded formost chassis railtube (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearmost chassis rail tube (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting on axle (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded formost chassis rail tube (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis corroded
nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded
outer sill covers fitted
rear axle corroded
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front prop missing
rear shocks soft on rebound
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all rear anti-roll bar and link bushes worn
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
all rear anti-roll bar and link bushes worn
rear spring mounts and rear brake pipes coroded
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs scored on inner surfaces
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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GL53 ZYM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 GL53 ZYM, 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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GL53 ZYM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 December 2003.
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