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EO53 WJL

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,527 mi
Last recorded96,527 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 WJL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 96,527 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 96,527 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 96,520 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear tie bar attachments to rear axle (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside front seat belts slow to retract

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear outer seat belts slow to retract

nearside rear tyre low tread

offside front body mount prescribed area corroded

offside front tyre low centre(raised tread)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 94,106 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front seat belts slow to retract

nearside and offside headlamps slightly reduced output

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear outer seat belts slow to retract

nearside front tyre low tread

offside rear anti roll bar link deteriorated

Fail 23 Dec 2016 94,106 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front seat belts slow to retract

nearside and offside headlamps slightly reduced output

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear outer seat belts slow to retract

nearside front tyre low tread

offside rear anti roll bar link deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2015 89,127 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front seatbelts slow to retract

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear outer seatbelts slow to retract

wear evident nearside and offside front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 23 Dec 2015 89,127 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front seatbelts slow to retract

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear outer seatbelts slow to retract

nearside headlamp lens worn

nearside headlamp slightly reduced output

offside headlamp lens worn

wear evident nearside and offside front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 19 Dec 2014 82,031 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front (lower) shock absorber mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside headlamp lens worn/slightly reduced output

Fail 19 Dec 2014 82,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front (lower) shock absorber mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside headlamp lens worn/slightly reduced output

Pass 30 Dec 2013 77,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside headlamp slightly reduced output

possible nearside parking brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Dec 2013 77,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front brake discs worn/possible nearside front brake pads low

offside headlamp slightly reduced output

possible nearside parking brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2012 73,455 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre low tread

noise evident from nearside rear brake

offside front bumper damaged

slight imbalance evident on front brakes

slight wear evident nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 19 Dec 2012 73,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre low tread

noise evident from nearside rear brake

offside front bumper damaged

slight imbalance evident on front brakes

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,635 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 58,398 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre low tread

windscreen marked slightly in swept area

Fail 27 Jun 2009 51,658 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 51,658 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 45,596 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 39,731 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 32,297 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 WJL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EO53 WJL, 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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EO53 WJL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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