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EJ53 YCF

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,333 mi
Last recorded87,333 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 YCF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 87,333 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 87,333 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 86,539 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 86,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering reservoir cap missing (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 85,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise letters no black(honeycomb effect) (0.1 (b))

Head lamp leveling system removed

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Possible leak on steering rack

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread figures not black (honeycomb effect) (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 85,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise letters no black(honeycomb effect) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Possible leak on steering rack

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread figures not black (honeycomb effect) (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 84,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 84,628 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 83,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 83,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,909 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 80,389 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 80,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak on header tank ()

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack in tread

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,029 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,913 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,573 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment light illuminated

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Dec 2013 68,791 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,409 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating slightly

nearside front steering rack area has a misting of oil around it

Fail 29 Nov 2012 64,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating slightly

nearside front steering rack area has a misting of oil around it

Pass 26 Nov 2011 59,354 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 54,855 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 50,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,151 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 45,253 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,927 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 38,927 miles

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

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 YCF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YCF, 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 YCF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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