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LL53 TWU

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,467 mi
Last recorded96,467 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 TWU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2022 96,467 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axel stabilizer arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axel stabilizer arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 85,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle Showing Sign Of Corrision.

Fail 26 Jul 2021 85,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle Showing Sign Of Corrision.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 80,922 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 77,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to under body components

nearside rear anti rollbar bushes deteriorated

offside front bump stop missing

offside rear anti rollbar bushes deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2019 77,475 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to under body components

nearside rear anti rollbar bushes deteriorated

offside front bump stop missing

offside rear anti rollbar bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,495 miles

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

both rear anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished

corrosion to underbody components

Fail 19 Jul 2018 72,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

both rear anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished

corrosion to underbody components

Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,107 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front bump stop missing

Fail 3 Aug 2017 66,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front bump stop missing

Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,594 miles

1. Engine cover fitted 2. Under tray fitted

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Anti boll bar end bushes have slight Cracks / Splits (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,007 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,405 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 55,345 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 51,083 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,083 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,083 miles

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 8 Jul 2011 41,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,163 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,610 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,907 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,259 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,640 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,802 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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LL53 TWU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LL53 TWU, 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 LL53 TWU registered?

LL53 TWU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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