MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear door and tailgate damaged
Nearside Rear outer sill corroded
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear inner sill corroded
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)
Rear both tyres cracking in tread
chassis and rear suspension in poor condition
rear axle corroded
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rears (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (3.5.1g)
Engine oil low prior to testing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer sill/sill end has hole caused by corrosion
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack ends ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear tyres tread ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Vehicles rear chassis rails corroded
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired pipe repair leaking (2.3.7)
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)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rears (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (3.5.1g)
Engine oil low prior to testing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer sill/sill end has hole caused by corrosion
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack ends ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear tyres tread ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Vehicles rear chassis rails corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged and corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged and corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
corrosion / damage n/s/r sill
corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch
front pads getting low
sill covers fitted obscuring mot items
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
corrosion / damage n/s/r sill
corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch
front pads getting low
sill covers fitted obscuring mot items
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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WV53 ZHY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 WV53 ZHY, 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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WV53 ZHY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 December 2003.
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