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EA53 DHU

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,008 mi
Last recorded130,008 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 130,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

note weld repair to o/s rear shock

weld repair to rear axle mounts

Fail 12 Aug 2019 129,987 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

note weld repair to o/s rear shock

weld repair to rear axle mounts

Pass 11 Aug 2018 123,555 miles

corrosion to underside

Fail 11 Aug 2018 123,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Jul 2017 122,294 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2016 120,552 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 118,618 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 118,617 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle has alot of surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2014 116,783 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 114,525 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 114,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 109,835 miles

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

lower efforts on n/s/r

rust blisters developing on engine sump

Pass 6 Jun 2011 106,849 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 103,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 97,510 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 97,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 90,278 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre low on tread & worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2007 76,210 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 76,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,878 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 DHU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DHU, 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 DHU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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