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92,411 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension components corroded
underside corrodeed
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension components corroded
underside corrodeed
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged missing (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp does not work when side lamps are on (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when brake is applied (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when side lamps are on (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
fuel pipes corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several greased (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several greased (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
rear parking brake linkage stiff
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
rear parking brake linkage stiff
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides . full length inner + outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISE N/S+O/S INNER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED
Rear ADVISE CENTRE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE PIVOT SLIGHT SEIZED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipes ecxess corroded and leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
incorrect plates in boot suspect may be fitted later
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
O/S N/S FRONT PIPES HAVE BEEN SHORTEND NEW PAD FITTED 64 25
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
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)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
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MD03 XEX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 MD03 XEX, 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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MD03 XEX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 July 2003.
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