MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,874 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all suspension components corroded
fuel tank showing signs of corrosion
Both headlamps starting to go opaque
Crack offside of windscreen in zone A but not materially affecting drivers view at this time
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel tank cradle corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Damp around steering gaiter (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Heavy corrosion outer sill / door shut and wheel arch
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis section close to suspension arm /anti roll bar and coil spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Play in axle tube to driveshaft bearing
Offside Front Tyre low inner edge
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Damp around steering gaiter (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake disc dust shield missing
Offside Rear Corrosion outer sill / door shut and wheel arch
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis section close to suspension arm /anti roll bar and coil spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear exhaust section broken
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (2.4.G.1)
centre exhaust mount broken
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported Abs wiring fouling antiroll bar (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Both headlamps starting to go opaque
Crack offside of windscreen in zone A but not materially affecting drivers view at this time
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel tank cradle corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Damp around steering gaiter (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Abs wiring not clipped in but not fouling any components at this time
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Heavy corrosion outer sill / door shut and wheel arch
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis section close to suspension arm /anti roll bar and coil spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Play in axle tube to driveshaft bearing
Offside Front Tyre low inner edge
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Damp around steering gaiter (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake disc dust shield missing
Offside Rear Corrosion outer sill / door shut and wheel arch
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis section close to suspension arm /anti roll bar and coil spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear exhaust section broken
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (2.4.G.1)
centre exhaust mount broken
Both headlamps fayed
Centre exhaust front bracket broken
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp Patten poor
Offside Rear Tyre getting low
Power steering rack damp of oil
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Both headlamps fayed
Centre exhaust front bracket broken
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp Patten poor
Offside Rear Tyre getting low
Power steering rack damp of oil
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
excess travel on handbrake
exhaust system corroded
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SF03 XAV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 SF03 XAV, 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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SF03 XAV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 July 2003.
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