MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,599 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front rack mounting bush perrished
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
All rear suspension component mounting areas corroded
Both headlamps deteriorated but light output not severely reduced
Front brake pipes within wheel arches corroded
Power steering rack wet with fluid and pipes corroded
Brake pipe leaking nearside rear union to brake hose (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All rear suspension component mounting areas corroded
Both headlamps deteriorated but light output not severely reduced
Front brake pipes within wheel arches corroded
Power steering rack wet with fluid and pipes corroded
All rear suspension component mounting areas corroded
Unable to fully assess corroded front brake pipes due to access
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All rear suspension component mounting areas corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack wet with fluid
Unable to fully assess corroded front brake pipes due to access
All rear suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded
Chassis corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake pads low
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit (3mm)
Nearside rear, offside rear, nearside front and offside front brake pipes corroded
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn
Steering rack wet with fluid
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
All rear suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded
Chassis corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake pads low
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit (3mm)
Nearside rear, offside rear, nearside front and offside front brake pipes corroded
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn
Steering rack wet with fluid
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WM03 LXE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 WM03 LXE, 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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WM03 LXE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 July 2003.
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