MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/ hand brake cable not returning fully
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/ hand brake cable not returning fully
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MC53 GJX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MC53 GJX, 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 MC53 GJX registered?
MC53 GJX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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