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SP53 KCX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

200,737 mi
Last recorded200,737 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 KCX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 200,737 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 181,002 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 181,002 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 168,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 168,797 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 156,560 miles

sideskirts fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2014 156,557 miles

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

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

sideskirts fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2013 152,299 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 145,068 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 145,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 128,885 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2011 128,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust bracket broken.....

general underbody corrosion.....

number plate lamps incorrect colour....

rear brake discs corroding.....

Pass 8 Jul 2010 114,646 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Jul 2010 114,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2009 94,729 miles

underside surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2008 87,346 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 79,955 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,890 miles

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

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)

o/s/r door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Fail 5 Oct 2006 66,881 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

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

o/s/r door cannot be opened from outside

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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SP53 KCX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SP53 KCX, 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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What year was SP53 KCX registered?

SP53 KCX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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