MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm or below (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres 3mm or below (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer shoulder
Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer shoulder
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure corroded off axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Vehicle has only just met park brake efficiency
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe greased (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear greased (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe greased (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear greased (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
handbrake cable pivot slightly siezed
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
handbrake cable pivot slightly siezed
OSF tyre wearing on inner edge, check alignment
Power steering rack damp
Slight leak from rack
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE53 OBO 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 70.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AE53 OBO, 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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AE53 OBO is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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