MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All of them from front to rear Off and Nearside but not out of legal limit (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted Out of the place (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted Out of the place (2.4.G.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All of them from front to rear side Off and Nearside (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle underneath is covered under sealant
Vehicle was presented in wet condition
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them from front to rear Off and Nearside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to n/s and o/s chassis rails
previous welding to sills heavily undersealed
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to n/s and o/s chassis rails
previous welding to sills heavily undersealed
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to mx limit please keep checked (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake only just passed tested at kerbside weight (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack ? (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel pipes corroded/very rusty
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement broken off (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to mx limit please keep checked (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake only just passed tested at kerbside weight (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack ? (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel pipes corroded/very rusty
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre inner sill-marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill- marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill-marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings along centre inner sill-marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill-marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill- marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel pipes along chassis leg slightly corroded
nearside + offside front anti-roll bar link bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement
offside rear anti-roll bar link bush split but not resulting in excessive movement
steering rack wet with oil/fluid
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
advise oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NC53 FPF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 NC53 FPF, 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 NC53 FPF registered?
NC53 FPF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2003.
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