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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nail in tyre edge 235 60 18 ()
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2 items removed from swept area affecting drivers view of the raod ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 60 18 - advise wheel alignment check (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too high both lamps set too high - adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald 235 60 18 - advise wheel alignment check (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nail in tyre edge 235 60 18 ()
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2 items removed from swept area affecting drivers view of the raod ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Spare tyre defective ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear seats folded away at test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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AW53 DAD is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2010 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,264 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 AW53 DAD, 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 16 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AW53 DAD is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 March 2010.
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