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AO53 KEJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,145 mi
Last recorded96,145 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KEJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 96,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement One bush missing. (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from oil filter.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint for rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Tow bar brackets heavily corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush LINK ROD. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush LINK ROD. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,309 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 83,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 75,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Park brake pivot linkage seized

Park brake reserve travel

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,945 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear seatbelt not checked as child seat fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,030 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,626 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,440 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 39,440 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 30,204 miles

Rear No. plate backing is starting to peel away, will need replacement soon

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,283 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 13,536 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 3,697 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 KEJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KEJ, 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 KEJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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