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EO53 MYY

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,312 mi
Last recorded118,312 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 MYY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 118,312 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all x4 (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to front suspension

general corrosion to rear suspension components

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,456 miles

Both front & offside rear tyre valves perished.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, next to fuel tank, both pipes. Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 110,987 miles

front exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2016 106,635 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 106,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 98,571 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,297 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 83,134 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,617 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 69,422 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,209 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 61,209 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,164 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 53,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,805 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2006 26,501 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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EO53 MYY 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 EO53 MYY, 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 EO53 MYY registered?

EO53 MYY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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