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AP53 HFH

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,508 mi
Last recorded98,508 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HFH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,289 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 94,289 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 88,840 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,352 miles

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,720 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 75,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 79,247 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,570 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 63,570 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,546 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 45,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 41,086 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,882 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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AP53 HFH 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 AP53 HFH, 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 AP53 HFH registered?

AP53 HFH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 December 2003.

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The MOT history for AP53 HFH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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