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EA53 DHJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,144 mi
Last recorded106,144 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 DHJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 106,144 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension and mountings

Fail 12 Dec 2025 106,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension and mountings

Pass 9 Dec 2024 104,600 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 103,006 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 103,006 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 101,558 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 99,777 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 98,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 97,414 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear sills corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 95,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear sills corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 91,925 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes across axle slightly corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 87,978 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 82,780 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 78,377 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 74,535 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 69,989 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,308 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 59,965 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,819 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,434 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,148 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 27,466 miles

Offside Rear 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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EA53 DHJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DHJ, 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 EA53 DHJ registered?

EA53 DHJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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