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EX53 SSK

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,889 mi
Last recorded206,889 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 206,889 miles

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 189,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 189,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 188,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear wheel arch's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 180,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 180,309 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 178,472 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 163,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 163,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 147,044 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 134,317 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 122,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Aug 2012 111,274 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 95,573 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 86,404 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a small cut in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2008 77,651 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 77,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,599 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 53,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Aug 2006 53,961 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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 SSK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX53 SSK, 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 SSK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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