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EO53 YUF

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,009 mi
Last recorded125,009 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 YUF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 125,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close to limit 1.7mm Size 245/70 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close to limit 1.7mm Size 245/70 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 121,618 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 121,618 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced stop and tail bulb (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 118,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread

spare tyre has cords exposed

Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,417 miles

light corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Nov 2014 113,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

light corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Nov 2013 103,902 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 103,902 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 94,001 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 94,001 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,393 miles

front metal brake pipes slight corroding

hand brake lever may need some adjustment (bit high)

slight wear in rear anti roll bar D rubbers, just meets criteria

Fail 28 Nov 2011 83,393 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)

front metal brake pipes slight corroding

hand brake lever may need some adjustment (bit high)

slight wear in rear anti roll bar D rubbers, just meets criteria

Fail 29 Nov 2010 72,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,219 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 56,315 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 43,652 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 33,247 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 YUF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUF, 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 YUF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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