MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,973 miAbove average mileage for this year
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heads lights bit cloudy
underbody very thick underseal throught
wipers poor
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
heads lights bit cloudy
underbody very thick underseal throught
wipers poor
front brake pipes have slight rust
underbody has some rust
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipes under n/s/f wing heavily corroded (7.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
intermittent fault with door locks recommend investigation
slight play o/s/f steering
Nearside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
bad rust on under body
engine oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
power stearing pipes rusty
rear axel has been welded
rear body mounting rusty
corrosion on under body
fuel pipes very rusty
spare tyre flat
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
corosinon on underbody and suspenion parts and fuel pipes
fuel pipes very rusty
rear body mountings very rusty
spare tyre flat
full sill covers fitted,unable to inspect sill areas!!
n/s/f tyre bald on outer area...
o/s/r discs face corroded/slightly lower performance!!
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
full sill covers fitted,unable to inspect sill areas!!
n/s/f tyre bald on outer area...
o/s/r discs face corroded/slightly lower performance!!
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear tyres wearing unevenly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SP03 TMX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 SP03 TMX, 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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SP03 TMX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2003.
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