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PO53 EVV

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,855 mi
Last recorded160,855 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 EVV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 160,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2018 152,547 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front - upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner and outer sills corroded - sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 152,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section missing (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front - upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner and outer sills corroded - sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 144,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroding

front anti roll bar drop link bushes cracking and splitting

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front wipers smearing

lower sills corroding - unable to carry out full inspection due to covers fitted

rear anti roll bar saddle bushes slightly worn resulting in slight movement

small nail found in o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2016 134,743 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 134,743 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear pipes across axle to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 124,840 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges and has a nail in the tread

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 116,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

brake pedal rubber is worn slightly

nearside headlight lens is faded

rear axle has been repaired by welding and has been painted heavily

slight wear / movement in nearside and offside front anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes

some advanced freeplay on park brake lever

Fail 16 Apr 2014 116,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

brake pedal rubber is worn slightly

nearside headlight lens is faded

rear axle has been repaired by welding and has been painted heavily

slight wear / movement in nearside and offside front anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes

some advanced freeplay on park brake lever

Pass 19 Apr 2013 108,813 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 105,254 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 96,028 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 83,904 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 71,900 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 60,339 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 51,453 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 51,390 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,100 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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PO53 EVV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PO53 EVV, 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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PO53 EVV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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