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MJ53 VTY

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,602 mi
Last recorded104,602 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 VTY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 104,602 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 98,445 miles

slight perreshing on antiroll bar rubbers

Pass 2 Mar 2016 98,371 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 98,333 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arms on axle and cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailling arms on axle and cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 89,685 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)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 89,685 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 80,420 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 80,420 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,248 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 67,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 53,599 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 49,215 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,126 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 37,831 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 32,064 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 32,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 31,005 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 VTY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ53 VTY, 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 VTY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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