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PK53 ETE

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,316 mi
Last recorded116,316 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 ETE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 116,316 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 116,303 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded very rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner & outer sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system steel pipe rusty & leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 112,623 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 106,547 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 106,535 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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 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 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 Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

rear axil pinion bearing worn play in diff

Pass 5 Sep 2017 96,327 miles

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

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

exhaust joint bolts corroded centre to rear section

Fail 5 Sep 2017 96,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust joint bolts corroded centre to rear section

Pass 12 Sep 2016 88,764 miles

f/tyres worn on edge

Pass 17 Dec 2015 86,414 miles

Corrosion on front metal brake pipes

Slight play in o/s rear anti role bar bush

Vehicle dry on underside

Pass 17 Dec 2014 80,476 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Corrosion on o/s & n/s inner sills.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,547 miles

Corrosion on front metal brake pipes.

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Rear tyre at o/s worn on inner edge on 1.6mm limit will soon need changing.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,614 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 70,614 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 63,661 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,297 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 56,914 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 47,674 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,439 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 31,544 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 23,546 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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PK53 ETE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK53 ETE, 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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PK53 ETE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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