MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,316 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded very rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner & outer sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system steel pipe rusty & leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (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))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside 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))
Offside Rear 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))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
rear axil pinion bearing worn play in diff
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
exhaust joint bolts corroded centre to rear section
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
exhaust joint bolts corroded centre to rear section
f/tyres worn on edge
Corrosion on front metal brake pipes
Slight play in o/s rear anti role bar bush
Vehicle dry on underside
Corrosion on metal brake pipes.
Corrosion on o/s & n/s inner sills.
Plastic sill covers fitted.
Corrosion on front metal brake pipes.
Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.
Rear tyre at o/s worn on inner edge on 1.6mm limit will soon need changing.
Front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s.
Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s.
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PK53 ETE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 PK53 ETE, 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 PK53 ETE registered?
PK53 ETE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 November 2003.
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