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EJ53 YFO

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,688 mi
Last recorded127,688 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 127,688 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/a and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank under sealed

n/s and o/s sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 124,186 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2018 122,452 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to handbrake cable (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 112,883 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear chasis all prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear sills / inner ns /os (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear off side rear brake pipes /ferrules starting to corrode/ ns font / off side front

Offside Front wheel bearing slihght play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel ineed of ajustment (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2017 112,974 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported central bracket brocken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /body mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear chasis all prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear sills / inner ns /os (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear off side rear brake pipes /ferrules starting to corrode/ ns font / off side front

Offside Front wheel bearing slihght play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel ineed of ajustment (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2016 103,745 miles

Rear Brake pads worn very low.

SRS light flicked on and went out.

Underbody and components undersealed

Corrosion on rear arches.

Exhaust rubber snapped. Temporary repair carried out.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 97,545 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible.

SRS light flicked on then went out

Fail 12 Jul 2015 97,520 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible.

SRS light flicked on then went out

Pass 7 Jul 2014 92,979 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 84,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 77,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 71,068 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/r door does not open from outside

Pass 5 Jun 2009 56,462 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,084 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 41,221 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,483 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 YFO is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YFO, 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 YFO is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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