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KX53 AXA

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

166,623 mi
Last recorded166,623 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 AXA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 166,623 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement park brake on rear axle (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability drop link broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front inner sills holed not within prescribed area

Pass 3 Apr 2018 160,562 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 160,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 155,835 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 155,833 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member, at both upper trailing arm mounts, rear of fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 150,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Mar 2016 150,454 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2015 144,010 miles

1.o/s rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 1 Jul 2014 142,194 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 142,194 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 131,686 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 120,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake pipes covered can not see to test

Fail 20 Aug 2012 120,909 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake pipes covered can not see to test

Pass 20 Aug 2011 107,035 miles

oil leak from steering rack

rear brake pipes coated in grease..unable to inspect

Fail 20 Aug 2011 107,035 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from steering rack

rear brake pipes coated in grease..unable to inspect

Pass 18 Aug 2010 93,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2010 93,488 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2009 76,561 miles

2 front and o/s rear tyre worn slightly more on inside

n/s rear parking brake reading slightly low

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2009 76,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

2 front and o/s rear tyre worn slightly more on inside

n/s rear parking brake reading slightly low

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,446 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2007 46,971 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 46,971 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

STRONG ADVICE = nsr aprking brake effort very poor

number plates in poor condition/exhaust corrosion/brake pipe and fuel lines corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2006 32,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,444 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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KX53 AXA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 KX53 AXA, 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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KX53 AXA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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