MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,799 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Upper Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to hoses and calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp lens deteriorated badly (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front wipers smearing slightly
nsf headlamp beam image slightly affected by deterioration of the lens
rear hand brake pivot partially seized
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge
reccomend suspension geometry is checked and corrected to prevent further uneven tyre wear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
power steering rack gaiters damp {light misting of oil}
both rear tyres cracking up on tread.
both steering rack boots damp
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres cracking up on tread.
both steering rack boots damp
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KY53 LWU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 KY53 LWU, 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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What year was KY53 LWU registered?
KY53 LWU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 October 2003.
Is KY53 LWU safe to buy?
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