MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
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))
SLIGHT CORROSION NEAR O/S FRONT & REAR BODY MOUNTS
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)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
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
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
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play in front roll bar links
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)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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 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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What year was EA53 LCK registered?
EA53 LCK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 December 2003.
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