MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,467 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axel stabilizer arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axel stabilizer arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake binding
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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Underside Of Vehicle Showing Sign Of Corrision.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Underside Of Vehicle Showing Sign Of Corrision.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion to under body components
nearside rear anti rollbar bushes deteriorated
offside front bump stop missing
offside rear anti rollbar bushes deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion to under body components
nearside rear anti rollbar bushes deteriorated
offside front bump stop missing
offside rear anti rollbar bushes deteriorated
Nearside Front bump stop missing
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished
Offside Rear tyre slightly perished
both rear anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished
corrosion to underbody components
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front bump stop missing
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished
Offside Rear tyre slightly perished
both rear anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished
corrosion to underbody components
Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front bump stop missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front bump stop missing
1. Engine cover fitted 2. Under tray fitted
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Anti boll bar end bushes have slight Cracks / Splits (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LL53 TWU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LL53 TWU, 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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LL53 TWU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 October 2003.
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