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EJ53 MPX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,629 mi
Last recorded110,629 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 110,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges - 245/70 r16 107h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump area ()

both centre fuel pipes corroded

both front anti-roll bar linkage bushes perishing

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear brake discs corroded

centre and both rear outer brake pipes corroded slightly

corrosion patch to n/s/f inner door shut

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

n/s/r anti-roll bar linkage bush perishing

oil level on minimum

slight play in both front anti-roll bar inner D bushes

spare wheel tyre is flat

Fail 19 May 2017 110,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended not working on rear fog lamp (1.9.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges - 245/70 r16 107h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump area ()

both centre fuel pipes corroded

both front anti-roll bar linkage bushes perishing

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear brake discs corroded

centre and both rear outer brake pipes corroded slightly

corrosion patch to n/s/f inner door shut

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

n/s/r anti-roll bar linkage bush perishing

oil level on minimum

slight play in both front anti-roll bar inner D bushes

spare wheel tyre is flat

Pass 19 May 2016 99,683 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 89,547 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 80,687 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 78,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 74,905 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 67,423 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 67,423 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,734 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 61,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,451 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,843 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,738 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 26,190 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 MPX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MPX, 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 MPX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 December 2003.

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