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AX53 HJJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,291 mi
Last recorded165,291 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2019 165,291 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected X MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 153,105 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,238 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 128,140 miles

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

advise corrosion to both main fuel

advise offside front tyre wear

advise oil filter leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2014 124,418 miles

advise rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Sep 2013 117,412 miles

advise corrosion to both chassis rails, advise clean and treat

Fail 9 Sep 2013 117,391 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advise corrosion to both chassis rails, advise clean and treat

Pass 28 Jun 2012 112,235 miles

both front tyres only just legal on edges n/s BORDERLINE

handbrake cable on axle BORDERLINE

Fail 25 Jun 2012 112,213 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres only just legal on edges n/s BORDERLINE

handbrake cable on axle BORDERLINE

Pass 25 Feb 2011 104,732 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 104,652 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 94,966 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 94,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 84,581 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 84,537 miles

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 69,839 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 50,834 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 50,834 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 HJJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJJ, 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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AX53 HJJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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