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EO53 WSN

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,790 mi
Last recorded133,790 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2023 133,790 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens defective (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front to rear inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens defective (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front to rear inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 132,849 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 132,540 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 132,235 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 131,546 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 129,029 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 122,273 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 117,813 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 113,683 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 113,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 108,937 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 103,056 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2013 102,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 100,192 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

child seats fitted to all rear seatbelts not allowing inspection

Fail 11 Jan 2012 100,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

child seats fitted to all rear seatbelts not allowing inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2011 95,888 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 95,888 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 95,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 89,257 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 89,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 71,654 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 55,820 miles

Both rear tyres very close to ware bands (245/70x16).

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front & rear number plates worn.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,797 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 WSN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WSN, 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 WSN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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