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EO53 YUJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,846 mi
Last recorded113,846 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 113,846 miles

Front n/s & o/s/f inner sills are corroded ( holes ) but not in prescribed area.

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise rear axle is corroded.

advise rear chassis is corroded .

Fail 10 Oct 2016 113,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on axle. (2.4.G.1)

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

Front both head light lens in poor condition.

Front both wiper rubbers in poor condition.

Front n/s & o/s inner sills are corroded (holes).

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear axle & mounts are corroded .

Rear chassis rails are corroded,

Pass 5 Oct 2015 99,933 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Oct 2013 73,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 73,587 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,803 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,237 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,607 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,806 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,473 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,103 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 22,543 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 22,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YUJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YUJ, 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 YUJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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