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EA53 JYD

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,524 mi
Last recorded122,524 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 JYD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 122,524 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 117,180 miles

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

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

engine cover

Pass 4 May 2016 110,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 May 2016 110,836 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 100,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 92,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 92,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 86,982 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Nov 2011 81,927 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 76,157 miles

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 Oct 2010 76,157 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2009 71,559 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 65,790 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 65,776 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear handbrake cables slightly seized

Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,476 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,240 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 JYD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYD, 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 JYD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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