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AX53 HHM

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,856 mi
Last recorded153,856 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HHM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 153,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 139,888 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 125,621 miles

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

n/s rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2013 111,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 102,385 miles

centre rear upper brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 102,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre rear upper brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2011 94,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 94,130 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 83,455 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 73,111 miles

air bag light on

Pass 22 Nov 2008 62,493 miles

both font brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 51,955 miles

both front brake discs worn.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 42,953 miles

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

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

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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AX53 HHM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AX53 HHM, 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 AX53 HHM registered?

AX53 HHM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AX53 HHM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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