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HK53 VHZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,445 mi
Last recorded117,445 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 117,445 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 117,397 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 113,307 miles

Central Rear axle corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 112,253 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lence opaque

Pass 8 Nov 2022 110,177 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 108,413 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front brake pads low

Pass 7 Nov 2020 104,772 miles

O/S AND N/S FRONT HEADLAMP LENCES OPAQUE

Pass 18 Nov 2019 102,103 miles

Central Front Lower oil leak

o/s and n/s front headlamps opaque

Pass 16 Nov 2018 97,350 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 90,830 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak ()

o/s and n/s rear brake pads low

spare wheel insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2016 85,493 miles

Offside Rear Lower anti-roll bar link bushes worn

brake fluid level low

front brake imbalance

o/s and n/s rear outer seat belts sluggish

o/s front side lamp dim

o/s rear no-plate lamp dim

Fail 14 Nov 2016 85,493 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower anti-roll bar link bushes worn

brake fluid level low

front brake imbalance

o/s and n/s rear outer seat belts sluggish

o/s front side lamp dim

o/s rear no-plate lamp dim

Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,521 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Offside wiper blade split on end.

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,562 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 70,217 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,217 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,753 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 64,753 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,283 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 50,958 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,958 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 44,270 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 44,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,239 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 29,544 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,614 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 VHZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

HK53 VHZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is HK53 VHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 VHZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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