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SY53 ZWZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,880 mi
Last recorded155,880 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 ZWZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 155,880 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 156,264 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe excessively chafed front to rear (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Outer Tyre has had the tread recut both front (4.1.D.1c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 144,165 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and floor (6.1.B.2)

both side inner sills covered with underseal

offside front wheel bearing slight rough

Pass 22 May 2015 134,634 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 119,565 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 119,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 102,775 miles

Oil leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 102,703 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

tow bar bad earth on indicators and stop lamp

Fail 18 Jul 2012 92,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

tow bar bad earth on indicators and stop lamp

Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,643 miles

Lower Cross Member Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 76,770 miles

advise inner edge of offside front tyre wearing .

advise very slight movement in nearside rear anti roll bar saddle bush , may knock over bumps.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 67,736 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,707 miles

Front pads getting low.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 50,654 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,510 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,099 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 ZWZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SY53 ZWZ, 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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SY53 ZWZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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