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HK53 ABX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,993 mi
Last recorded114,993 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 ABX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 114,993 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 109,311 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 106,006 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 97,239 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 94,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 90,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 90,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,955 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,771 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,265 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 71,435 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 66,314 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 60,980 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,754 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,492 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,766 miles

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,043 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 43,043 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,130 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to get low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2007 36,130 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to get low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,705 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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HK53 ABX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HK53 ABX, 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 HK53 ABX registered?

HK53 ABX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is HK53 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 ABX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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