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MJ53 SVG

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,697 mi
Last recorded156,697 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 SVG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 156,697 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2017 156,697 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 149,847 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

spare tyre deflated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 143,879 miles

All Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroded.

Both Front Seatbelts are worn.

Exhaust Centre Hanger is missing, system relatively secure.

Front Prop. Shaft has been removed.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque, especially the O/S.

Inner Sills are corroded heavily at front and rear, borderline to failure.

Minor Play in both Track Rods.

N/S/F Link Rod is corroded, and the bushes are worn.

N/S/F Tyre is worn down on the outer edge, borderline to failure.

Rear Axle is heavily corroded, and could begin leaking.

Rear Brake Discs are worn, inner faces are corroded.

Rear Coil Springs are corroded, O/S has a weak spot.

Rear Link Rods are heavily corroded, and bushes are perishing.

Rear Roll Bar Bushes are worn.

Steering Rack is damp.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 143,879 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

All Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroded.

Both Front Seatbelts are worn.

Exhaust Centre Hanger is missing, system relatively secure.

Front Prop. Shaft has been removed.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque, especially the O/S.

Inner Sills are corroded heavily at front and rear, borderline to failure.

Minor Play in both Track Rods.

N/S/F Link Rod is corroded, and the bushes are worn.

N/S/F Tyre is worn down on the outer edge, borderline to failure.

Rear Axle is heavily corroded, and could begin leaking.

Rear Brake Discs are worn, inner faces are corroded.

Rear Coil Springs are corroded, O/S has a weak spot.

Rear Link Rods are heavily corroded, and bushes are perishing.

Rear Roll Bar Bushes are worn.

Steering Rack is damp.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 137,749 miles

ALL Antiroll Bar Link Rod Bushes are perishing.

Both Front Seatbelts are worn.

Brake Hose Ferroles are corroded, especially the Rears, borderline to failure.

Centre Exhaust Hanger is missing, system not insecure.

Front Brake Discs have a developed wear lip.

Front Prop. Shaft has been removed.

Front Washers provide minimal liquid.

Front Wiper Blades are worn.

O/S Headlamp Lense is opaque, causing a reduced image.

Rear Antiroll Bar D Bushes are worn.

Rear Axle is heavily corroded, and could begin leaking.

Rear Coil Springs are corroded, especially O/S which has a weakspot.

Rear Disc faces are pitted.

Rear Washer is inoperative.

Fail 25 Apr 2014 137,748 miles

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

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

ALL Antiroll Bar Link Rod Bushes are perishing.

Both Front Seatbelts are worn.

Brake Hose Ferroles are corroded, especially the Rears, borderline to failure.

Centre Exhaust Hanger is missing, system not insecure.

Front Brake Discs have a developed wear lip.

Front Prop. Shaft has been removed.

Front Washers provide minimal liquid.

Front Wiper Blades are worn.

O/S Headlamp Lense is opaque, causing a reduced image.

Rear Antiroll Bar D Bushes are worn.

Rear Axle is heavily corroded, and could begin leaking.

Rear Coil Springs are corroded, especially O/S which has a weakspot.

Rear Disc faces are pitted.

Rear Washer is inoperative.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 130,784 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 125,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

air bag lamp on

f/r sus components corroding

rack mountings weak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 125,821 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

air bag lamp on

f/r sus components corroding

rack mountings weak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 118,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2011 118,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2010 95,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 81,322 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 67,055 miles

wetness around offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 9 Jan 2007 53,304 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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MJ53 SVG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJ53 SVG, 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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MJ53 SVG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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