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EA53 DHZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,267 mi
Last recorded130,267 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 DHZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 130,267 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 130,249 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 117,396 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 112,317 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL

OIL LEAK FROM TRANSFER GEARBOX

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 112,317 miles

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

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

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

OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL

OIL LEAK FROM TRANSFER GEARBOX

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 107,800 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 101,489 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,662 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 83,697 miles

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

steering rack has fluid leak present

Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,805 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 66,913 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 58,374 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,507 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,801 miles

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)

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 DHZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel 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 DHZ, 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 DHZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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