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EU53 AAE

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,612 mi
Last recorded127,612 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 AAE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 127,612 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

sill covers

nearside rear and offside rear sills corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 114,621 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear handbrake not very good

Pass 11 Sep 2017 108,017 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on sholders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 108,017 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on sholders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 94,566 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front metal pipes to flexy hose furrull corroded recommend repair

both head lamp lenz deteriorated

front to rear twin fuel lines corroded

recommend repairs to n/s hand brake efficiency

Fail 13 Sep 2016 94,566 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front metal pipes to flexy hose furrull corroded recommend repair

both head lamp lenz deteriorated

front to rear twin fuel lines corroded

recommend repairs to n/s hand brake efficiency

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 81,585 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,627 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 66,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,987 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 54,893 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,082 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,795 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,975 miles

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

n/s/f slight damaged to tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,142 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,184 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 26,178 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,095 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,424 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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EU53 AAE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EU53 AAE, 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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EU53 AAE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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