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MC53 HZF

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,559 mi
Last recorded152,559 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 HZF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 152,559 miles

Body has slight corrosion all body mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both headlights misty

gear oil leak

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 152,555 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Body has slight corrosion all body mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both headlights misty

gear oil leak

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 152,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion all body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 146,575 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 146,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 146,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 139,831 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 139,465 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 129,505 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 129,505 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 118,454 miles

air bag light on

Pass 26 Nov 2010 107,061 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 97,320 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 97,320 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 82,037 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2007 65,311 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 45,321 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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MC53 HZF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MC53 HZF, 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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MC53 HZF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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