MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,646 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
full sill covers fitted
rear axle brake pipe corroded
rear suspension bouncy
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bushes and both outer drop links (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (5.2.6)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
full sill covers fitted
rear axle brake pipe corroded
rear suspension bouncy
all front and rear anti roll bar bushes/gaiters worn perished
rear tyres slightly perished and getting low
slight corrosion to chassis
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect cleaned lenses (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing lower bolt refitted (3.5.1j)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect cleaned lenses (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported fitted rear mount (7.1.1)
all front and rear anti roll bar bushes/gaiters worn perished
rear tyres slightly perished and getting low
slight corrosion to chassis
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear axle (6.1.A.1)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged rear rusty (7.2.2)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmemember close to axle linkage mounts (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt plus play in ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
Offside 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 Upper Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced broken off axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on chassis rail into flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres perished on walls and low in tread
steel diesel pipes corroded on n/s/r chassis
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system rusty on bolted joint
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system rusty on bolted joint
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WK53 TZR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 WK53 TZR, 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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WK53 TZR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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