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HG53 VZK

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,634 mi
Last recorded112,634 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 VZK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 112,634 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 112,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 110,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 110,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 105,849 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer side wall

Pass 17 Sep 2018 100,133 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 100,131 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch sticking (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,836 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 96,832 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 93,666 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 93,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in nearside front and both front tyres perishing in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,670 miles

surface rust too brakes

Fail 27 Sep 2013 86,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 86,654 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,569 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Oct 2011 71,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 71,020 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,636 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,251 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,373 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,013 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 19,048 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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HG53 VZK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HG53 VZK, 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 HG53 VZK registered?

HG53 VZK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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