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EJ53 LJZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

76,012 mi
Last recorded76,012 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 LJZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 76,012 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 71,298 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 69,579 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 69,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 66,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 64,331 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four link bushes perishing front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,412 miles

near side front tyre bald inner and outer edges

off side front lower shock bushes slight play and cracking slightly

off side front tyre bald inner edge

rear brake pads getting a little low

slight damage near side front brake hose

Fail 13 Apr 2019 62,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded both sides

near side front tyre bald inner and outer edges

off side front lower shock bushes slight play and cracking slightly

off side front tyre bald inner edge

rear brake pads getting a little low

slight damage near side front brake hose

Pass 26 Feb 2018 60,402 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 60,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,975 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 57,975 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,952 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 54,952 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,977 miles

Both headlamps require polishing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2014 50,977 miles

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

Both headlamps require polishing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2013 46,620 miles

headlamp lenses yellowing slightly

Fail 7 Nov 2013 46,620 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlamp lenses yellowing slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,643 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edges and tread cut

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2011 38,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing bald on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,315 miles

nearside front tyre wearing bald on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,968 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 29,301 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,273 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,805 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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EJ53 LJZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EJ53 LJZ, 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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EJ53 LJZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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