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MA53 ECF

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,886 mi
Last recorded128,886 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 ECF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 128,886 miles

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

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

general corrosion around the rear axle

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody fuel pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2018 128,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear stabilising arm also attaches to the bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

coolant low

fan belt is cracked

general corrosion around the rear axle

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody fuel pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 121,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in the tread

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 108,834 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 105,789 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 105,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 99,532 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 94,383 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 89,357 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 84,135 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 78,500 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 70,903 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 70,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 60,202 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 55,272 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,942 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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MA53 ECF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MA53 ECF, 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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MA53 ECF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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