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EX53 HDU

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

171,337 mi
Last recorded171,337 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 HDU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 May 2022 171,337 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 166,590 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights are misty and only just show beam images (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills close to body mounts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 166,590 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights are misty and only just show beam images (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills close to body mounts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 161,335 miles

Offside Front dipped beam aim needs adjustment

Pass 26 Sep 2019 157,095 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 156,895 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 145,813 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 145,805 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 131,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

all brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 117,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded advise removing plastic cover too look at properley (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded advise same procedure as nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise new tyre wearing on edges and not very good (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 102,580 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

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

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

Stone Chip To Zone B

Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,463 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,679 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 90,679 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 82,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 75,106 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 74,962 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,797 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 67,752 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,418 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 60,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,546 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 52,325 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,205 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,727 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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EX53 HDU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EX53 HDU, 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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EX53 HDU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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