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EA53 CZJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,872 mi
Last recorded154,872 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 CZJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2018 154,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inside part of tread

Pass 5 Feb 2017 147,978 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded in places

hanger broken off on exhaust

n/s front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2016 139,674 miles

exhaust hanger bracket corroded and disconected

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear but not yet considered excesive

Pass 13 Feb 2015 134,047 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2015 134,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 126,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 117,511 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 103,862 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 91,431 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 91,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 79,038 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 79,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 65,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 55,124 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,876 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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EA53 CZJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA53 CZJ, 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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EA53 CZJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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