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AO53 KJN

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,942 mi
Last recorded109,942 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KJN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 109,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 106,828 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,526 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 100,172 miles

surface corrosion in and around rear chassis and spring mountings.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 96,034 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 96,034 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2014 92,362 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 87,308 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 87,308 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 81,838 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,460 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,709 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,492 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 47,677 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 37,794 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 30,618 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 30,615 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 KJN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO53 KJN, 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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What year was AO53 KJN registered?

AO53 KJN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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