MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Inner Sills corroded both sides front & rear
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Inner Sills corroded both sides front & rear
General corrosion under vehicle at chassis and suspension parts.
Rear Corrosion at rear of both rear inner sills under vehicle.
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose. Leaking (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
General corrosion under vehicle at chassis and suspension parts.
Rear Corrosion at rear of both rear inner sills under vehicle.
General corrosion evident under vehicle
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tread. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter cill. (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter cill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Surface corrosion on rear sections of both chassis members...
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Surface corrosion on rear sections of both chassis members...
Both rear fuel pipes corroded
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Slight play from steering uj
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both front head lamp lenses slightly frosted
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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MJ03 EYL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 MJ03 EYL, 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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MJ03 EYL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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