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EX53 SUF

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,949 mi
Last recorded95,949 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 SUF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2019 95,949 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 86,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 86,406 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s front drop links worn (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front at flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,457 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,457 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 80,441 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,427 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 73,419 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Dec 2013 67,671 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 123,795 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,802 miles

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

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

front brake dics slightly worn/corroded .rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,257 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,170 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,407 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,824 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,691 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 SUF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SUF, 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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What year was EX53 SUF registered?

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

Is EX53 SUF safe to buy?

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