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YE53 HLR

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,131 mi
Last recorded117,131 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 HLR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 117,131 miles

Inner sills are corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2018 117,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner sills are corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 106,294 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 fitted to vehicle (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Outer sill protectors fitted

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

Rear Exhaust slight corrosion

Underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive.

Fail 15 Dec 2017 106,294 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot rear axle cable splitter to both rear brakes (3.5.1c)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Number plate holder on bumper damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 fitted to vehicle (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Outer sill protectors fitted

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

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

Rear Exhaust slight corrosion

Underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 95,534 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear brake pipe corroded

spare tyre flat

Fail 20 Dec 2016 95,534 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear brake pipe corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,172 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,775 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,896 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,833 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,153 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,352 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,177 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,090 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 26,090 miles

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

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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YE53 HLR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc 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 YE53 HLR, 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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YE53 HLR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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