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SY53 DDX

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,280 mi
Last recorded22,280 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 DDX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 22,280 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

underside corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 153,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer door handle insecure

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front seat belt slight fraying

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

both front drop link rubbers spliting

both front shock absorbers surface corrosion

front & rear chassis surface corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2017 153,482 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer door handle insecure

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front seat belt slight fraying

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

both front drop link rubbers spliting

both front shock absorbers surface corrosion

front & rear chassis surface corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2016 143,068 miles

Alternator belt worn

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front door handle insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2016 142,966 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Outer door handle insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2015 136,607 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 136,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2013 129,671 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 129,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 126,582 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 126,531 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 116,611 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 116,611 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 87,668 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 82,442 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 86,988 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 82,201 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 67,980 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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SY53 DDX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY53 DDX, 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 SY53 DDX registered?

SY53 DDX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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