MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,320 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Gone cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear where it had been rubbing against the chassis but have now moved away from chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear axle and suspension components rusty
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Pivot point underneath on rear axle seized holding the cables on (1.1.6 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Gone cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear looks like it’s rubbing on chassis slightly recommend moving away and assessing properly (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear axle and suspension components rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Engine cover
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge
Offside front tyre close to wear marks
Under side slightly rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f tyre is starting to get low on edges
o/s/f washer jet is blocked
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f tyre is starting to get low on edges
o/s/f washer jet is blocked
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced mount on top of rear axle (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced mount on top of rear axle (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
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)
offside front brake pads-recheck 3-4000 miles
rear tyres worn low!
steering rack damp,weeping!
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HK53 ZSX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 HK53 ZSX, 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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HK53 ZSX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 December 2003.
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