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EF53 AYL

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,342 mi
Last recorded157,342 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 AYL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 157,342 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both wheel archs have corrosion.

Pass 3 Jun 2020 151,920 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes on axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 142,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 131,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 120,412 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 120,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 113,456 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 113,456 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 103,048 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 103,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,759 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 89,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,458 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,773 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

crack in windscreen on nearside edge.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 67,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

crack in windscreen on nearside edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 65,844 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear light cluster filling with water

Fail 24 Nov 2010 58,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear light cluster filling with water

Fail 24 Nov 2009 51,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear light cluster damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,369 miles

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

nearside rear light cluster damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,965 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,380 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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EF53 AYL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EF53 AYL, 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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EF53 AYL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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