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MC53 GSO

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,594 mi
Last recorded170,594 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 GSO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 170,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2017 163,510 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Aug 2017 163,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Aug 2016 161,065 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 158,740 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 158,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 154,840 miles

NS FRONT TYRE IS WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 3 Sep 2013 150,416 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 145,164 miles

OS REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH WORN REAR DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE OS REAR WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY SLIGHT OIL LEAKS AROUND OIL FILTER

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 145,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OS REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH WORN REAR DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE OS REAR WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY SLIGHT OIL LEAKS AROUND OIL FILTER

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 138,325 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 138,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 121,349 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake ajustment

Fail 13 Sep 2010 121,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake ajustment

Pass 7 Sep 2009 108,434 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 97,891 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 87,222 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2006 66,533 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dent in nearside rear door panel

nearside front wiper poor performance

nearside rear anti roll bar axle bush worn

offside front tyre worn to 2mm om edge

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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MC53 GSO is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MC53 GSO, 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 MC53 GSO registered?

MC53 GSO is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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