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AY53 LNX

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,599 mi
Last recorded126,599 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LNX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 126,599 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 126,593 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 123,456 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2018 123,448 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 116,093 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 116,093 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 105,789 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,714 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,043 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake has long travel

Fail 8 Nov 2013 87,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake has long travel

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,437 miles

Long Travel On Parking Brake

Pass 7 Nov 2011 64,856 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,477 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,893 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 61,892 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,982 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 59,982 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 53,251 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,347 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,329 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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AY53 LNX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY53 LNX, 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 AY53 LNX registered?

AY53 LNX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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