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HV53 YAH

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,673 mi
Last recorded123,673 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 YAH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 123,673 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 104,154 miles

corrosion on rear cross beam

power steering pipes damp to cooler

Fail 27 Sep 2014 103,992 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear cross beam

power steering pipes damp to cooler

Pass 13 May 2013 94,823 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,559 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 78,128 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 78,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 70,269 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2009 64,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,181 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,411 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to all brake discs

slight movement in offside rear arb d bush

Fail 25 Sep 2008 54,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to all brake discs

slight movement in offside rear arb d bush

Pass 7 Dec 2007 47,805 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 47,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,889 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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HV53 YAH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV53 YAH, 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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HV53 YAH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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