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HK53 ZSX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,320 mi
Last recorded81,320 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 81,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear where it had been rubbing against the chassis but have now moved away from chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle and suspension components rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2019 81,320 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Pivot point underneath on rear axle seized holding the cables on (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear looks like it’s rubbing on chassis slightly recommend moving away and assessing properly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle and suspension components rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,736 miles

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

Engine cover

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Offside front tyre close to wear marks

Under side slightly rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,218 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre is starting to get low on edges

o/s/f washer jet is blocked

Fail 21 Mar 2017 63,128 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre is starting to get low on edges

o/s/f washer jet is blocked

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,810 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 52,974 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,947 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 52,947 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced mount on top of rear axle (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced mount on top of rear axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 51,095 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,602 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 42,235 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,947 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,473 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 38,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,310 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,079 miles

offside front brake pads-recheck 3-4000 miles

rear tyres worn low!

steering rack damp,weeping!

Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,895 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 ZSX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

HK53 ZSX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is HK53 ZSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 ZSX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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