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KM53 YTO

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,984 mi
Last recorded156,984 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 YTO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2022 156,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 155,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 153,985 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 153,981 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 152,266 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 152,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside fault (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 150,468 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in centre

Front chassis leg corrosion

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 150,468 miles

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

Front chassis leg corrosion

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

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in centre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 150,440 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front both sides chassis corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 133,194 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 133,194 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 113,355 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 113,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,349 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 88,349 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 80,902 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 72,120 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,990 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 54,456 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 45,098 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 45,098 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,556 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,529 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 26,524 miles

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

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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KM53 YTO is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KM53 YTO, 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 KM53 YTO registered?

KM53 YTO is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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