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EJ53 FZX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,330 mi
Last recorded154,330 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FZX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2017 154,330 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement Park brake pivot ceased. (3.5.1k)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both. (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 145,302 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 14 Nov 2015 145,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 137,004 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 128,539 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 106,331 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,896 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,746 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 65,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,370 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2007 26,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EJ53 FZX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ53 FZX, 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 EJ53 FZX registered?

EJ53 FZX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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