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VA53 HTD

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,800 mi
Last recorded171,800 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 HTD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2021 171,800 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (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 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 148,881 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 138,387 miles

cond of tow electrics

heavy rust both undersill areas

injector seal leaking

very heavy rust in both rear wheel arches

Fail 8 May 2018 138,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cond of tow electrics

heavy rust both undersill areas

injector seal leaking

very heavy rust in both rear wheel arches

Pass 19 May 2017 130,804 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rusting to outer and undersill areas & rear arches, covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 122,632 miles

both fr tyres uneven wear

Pass 14 May 2015 114,674 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 114,418 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 105,593 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 97,555 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 89,366 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 78,997 miles

slight twist in offside front brake hose

travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,075 miles

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

Slight twist O/S/F flexi brake hose

Fail 30 Jul 2010 71,073 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight twist O/S/F flexi brake hose

Pass 4 Aug 2009 60,794 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 60,794 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 51,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 51,551 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,006 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,907 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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VA53 HTD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA53 HTD, 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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VA53 HTD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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