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AO53 HZP

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,167 mi
Last recorded99,167 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HZP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 99,167 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 95,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 89,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately Bracket appears to be welded but welding does not appear secure. Advise repair (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 89,502 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately Bracket appears to be welded but welding does not appear secure. Advise repair (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 84,190 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,915 miles

both front wiper blades split. nearside poor clearing.

front brake pads worn

nearside front sidelight dim in operation

offside rear handbrake cable not fully returning. requires attention.

strong advise! offside rear wheel slight binding

Fail 14 Oct 2015 80,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front wiper blades split. nearside poor clearing.

front brake pads worn

nearside front sidelight dim in operation

offside rear handbrake cable not fully returning. requires attention.

strong advise! offside rear wheel slight binding

Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,176 miles

front number plate delaminated,deteriorated and damaged

headlight lens slight diffused

nearside front sidelight dim in operation

Fail 21 Oct 2014 75,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate delaminated,deteriorated and damaged

headlight lens slight diffused

nearside front sidelight dim in operation

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,163 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 60,725 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 60,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,209 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 57,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 53,070 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 49,676 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,940 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 44,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,101 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,003 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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AO53 HZP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO53 HZP, 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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AO53 HZP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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