MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
306,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Axle fractured tie bar mounting on axle (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
alternator noisy
corrosion to offside rear inner sill outside prescribed area
engine oil low
headlamp levelling switch defective but operational
rear axle corroded
Front Nearside & Offside tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edge.
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-70-16-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside "D bushes" (5.3.4 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RG53 HGD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 RG53 HGD, 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 RG53 HGD registered?
RG53 HGD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 December 2003.
Is RG53 HGD safe to buy?
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