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HW53 EGK

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,194 mi
Last recorded137,194 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 EGK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 137,194 miles

corrosion/holes to both inner sills.

n/s/r wheel arch corroded/holed.

Fail 6 Jul 2024 137,107 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion/holes to both inner sills.

n/s/r wheel arch corroded/holed.

Pass 20 Jul 2023 132,300 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 132,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 123,482 miles

corrosion to inner sills

Fail 16 Jul 2022 123,482 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to inner sills

Pass 15 Jul 2021 116,154 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake pivot starting to seize

Fail 12 Jul 2021 116,140 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 106,755 miles

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 106,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BOTH outer sills holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not in place

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front x2 near to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Nov 2018 100,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 94,426 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,137 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,709 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,049 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 61,495 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 61,495 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,472 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 43,833 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,278 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,243 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 26,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,844 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,911 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,359 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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HW53 EGK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HW53 EGK, 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 HW53 EGK registered?

HW53 EGK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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