MOT Status
ValidMileage
106,144 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to rear suspension and mountings
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
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EA53 DHJ safe to buy?
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