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MH53 ADH

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,082 mi
Last recorded128,082 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH53 ADH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 128,082 miles

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

n/s+o/s rear body mounting areas corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2015 128,078 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

n/s+o/s rear body mounting areas corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 119,140 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 113,554 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 113,554 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2011 105,258 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 96,752 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 96,596 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all brake pipes rusting heavily

Pass 12 Nov 2009 85,310 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes sat on top of chassis rusting

handbrake cable arm on rear axle stiff in operation

Pass 17 Nov 2008 73,242 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 61,037 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,279 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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MH53 ADH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MH53 ADH, 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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MH53 ADH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 November 2003.

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