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NU53 EKX

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

129,495 mi
Last recorded129,495 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 EKX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 129,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2020 107,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 100,746 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced to rear sill / lip (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced to rear sill / lip (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired inner sill to mounting (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake discs corrosion

Rear trailer plug socket

Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,328 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 96,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 96,160 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush joint broken (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill all (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill all (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Axle beam modified and seriously weakened corroded (2.4.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened light misting of oil (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak from oil filter ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,618 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 91,618 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,525 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 86,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,431 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2014 81,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,131 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2013 75,045 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 69,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 69,455 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 63,730 miles

Both rear shocker dust covers split

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2011 63,559 miles

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear shocker dust covers split

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2010 56,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,727 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,527 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 42,236 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 42,236 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,957 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 34,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,608 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 26,608 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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NU53 EKX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 NU53 EKX, 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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NU53 EKX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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