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WV53 ZHY

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,465 mi
Last recorded145,465 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 ZHY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018 145,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear door and tailgate damaged

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear both tyres cracking in tread

chassis and rear suspension in poor condition

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 143,896 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil low prior to testing

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill/sill end has hole caused by corrosion

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack ends ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear tyres tread ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 143,896 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired pipe repair leaking (2.3.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil low prior to testing

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill/sill end has hole caused by corrosion

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack ends ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear tyres tread ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 141,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged and corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 141,906 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged and corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 136,641 miles

corrosion / damage n/s/r sill

corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

front pads getting low

sill covers fitted obscuring mot items

Fail 11 Mar 2015 136,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

corrosion / damage n/s/r sill

corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

front pads getting low

sill covers fitted obscuring mot items

Pass 5 Mar 2014 133,148 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 133,148 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 127,894 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 121,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 110,592 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 101,174 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 90,906 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 79,928 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 65,733 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 65,733 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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WV53 ZHY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WV53 ZHY, 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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WV53 ZHY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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