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HN53 MLO

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,671 mi
Last recorded121,671 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 MLO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 121,671 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 121,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head light aim (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens excessively deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head light aim (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 115,423 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 115,418 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested bulbs not working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear inner door handle missing

Pass 24 Oct 2016 97,324 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 94,249 miles

engine cover fitted

outer sills plastic ccovered

Pass 22 Oct 2014 90,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,660 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 85,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,460 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 74,847 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,822 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 9 Oct 2009 60,042 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 52,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outersills plastic covered

Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,621 miles

outersills plastic covered

Pass 17 Oct 2007 43,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,461 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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HN53 MLO is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HN53 MLO, 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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HN53 MLO is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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