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KX53 CYK

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,403 mi
Last recorded107,403 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 CYK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 107,403 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 107,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 96,666 miles

extensive light corrosion to rear axle mounting brackets.

extensive light corrosion to rear of chassis

Fail 14 Feb 2019 96,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to front of inner sill, marked in yellow. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

extensive light corrosion to rear axle mounting brackets.

extensive light corrosion to rear of chassis

Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to both rear lower damper mountings

Fail 14 Feb 2018 88,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with stop land (1.1.A.3f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

corrosion to both rear lower damper mountings

Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,565 miles

Front prop shaft has been removed

Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,257 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in n/s upper ball joint/arm bushes

Fail 10 Feb 2016 72,256 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s not working (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in n/s upper ball joint/arm bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 63,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,350 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 61,350 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,971 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 50,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,324 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,114 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 25,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,722 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,451 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,925 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 14,268 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 CYK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CYK, 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 KX53 CYK registered?

KX53 CYK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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