MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
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)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
spare tyre deflated
All Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroded.
Both Front Seatbelts are worn.
Exhaust Centre Hanger is missing, system relatively secure.
Front Prop. Shaft has been removed.
Headlamp Lenses are going opaque, especially the O/S.
Inner Sills are corroded heavily at front and rear, borderline to failure.
Minor Play in both Track Rods.
N/S/F Link Rod is corroded, and the bushes are worn.
N/S/F Tyre is worn down on the outer edge, borderline to failure.
Rear Axle is heavily corroded, and could begin leaking.
Rear Brake Discs are worn, inner faces are corroded.
Rear Coil Springs are corroded, O/S has a weak spot.
Rear Link Rods are heavily corroded, and bushes are perishing.
Rear Roll Bar Bushes are worn.
Steering Rack is damp.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
All Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroded.
Both Front Seatbelts are worn.
Exhaust Centre Hanger is missing, system relatively secure.
Front Prop. Shaft has been removed.
Headlamp Lenses are going opaque, especially the O/S.
Inner Sills are corroded heavily at front and rear, borderline to failure.
Minor Play in both Track Rods.
N/S/F Link Rod is corroded, and the bushes are worn.
N/S/F Tyre is worn down on the outer edge, borderline to failure.
Rear Axle is heavily corroded, and could begin leaking.
Rear Brake Discs are worn, inner faces are corroded.
Rear Coil Springs are corroded, O/S has a weak spot.
Rear Link Rods are heavily corroded, and bushes are perishing.
Rear Roll Bar Bushes are worn.
Steering Rack is damp.
ALL Antiroll Bar Link Rod Bushes are perishing.
Both Front Seatbelts are worn.
Brake Hose Ferroles are corroded, especially the Rears, borderline to failure.
Centre Exhaust Hanger is missing, system not insecure.
Front Brake Discs have a developed wear lip.
Front Prop. Shaft has been removed.
Front Washers provide minimal liquid.
Front Wiper Blades are worn.
O/S Headlamp Lense is opaque, causing a reduced image.
Rear Antiroll Bar D Bushes are worn.
Rear Axle is heavily corroded, and could begin leaking.
Rear Coil Springs are corroded, especially O/S which has a weakspot.
Rear Disc faces are pitted.
Rear Washer is inoperative.
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
ALL Antiroll Bar Link Rod Bushes are perishing.
Both Front Seatbelts are worn.
Brake Hose Ferroles are corroded, especially the Rears, borderline to failure.
Centre Exhaust Hanger is missing, system not insecure.
Front Brake Discs have a developed wear lip.
Front Prop. Shaft has been removed.
Front Washers provide minimal liquid.
Front Wiper Blades are worn.
O/S Headlamp Lense is opaque, causing a reduced image.
Rear Antiroll Bar D Bushes are worn.
Rear Axle is heavily corroded, and could begin leaking.
Rear Coil Springs are corroded, especially O/S which has a weakspot.
Rear Disc faces are pitted.
Rear Washer is inoperative.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag lamp on
f/r sus components corroding
rack mountings weak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag lamp on
f/r sus components corroding
rack mountings weak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wetness around offside steering rack gaitor
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MJ53 SVG 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 68.8%.
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 MJ53 SVG, 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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MJ53 SVG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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