MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,197 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x 2 ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
under vehicle rusty/corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x 2 ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
under vehicle rusty/corroded
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x 2 ()
Spare tyre defective flat ()
both headlamps faded/deteriorated
under vehicle rusty/corroded
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x 2 ()
Spare tyre defective flat ()
both headlamps faded/deteriorated
under vehicle rusty/corroded
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x 2 ()
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x 2 ()
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both headlamps scratched and faded
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both headlamps scratched and faded
Central exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Spare tyre defective
Front brake pipes slightly rusted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake pipes slightly rusted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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YX53 YHN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 YX53 YHN, 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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YX53 YHN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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