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EA53 LCK

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

197,361 mi
Last recorded197,361 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 197,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2021 197,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 196,390 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION NEAR O/S FRONT & REAR BODY MOUNTS

Pass 7 May 2019 194,351 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 192,305 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 192,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 190,067 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 190,058 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 180,966 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all inner edges (4.1.E.1)

all valve stems perished

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 20 May 2016 108,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all inner edges (4.1.E.1)

all valve stems perished

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 23 May 2015 16,409 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in front roll bar links

Fail 11 Dec 2014 160,898 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 145,729 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 132,881 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 132,881 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 118,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 104,308 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 89,373 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 89,373 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 73,679 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 57,422 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 57,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,061 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 LCK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LCK, 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 LCK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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