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YM53 EHN

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,344 mi
Last recorded108,344 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 EHN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 108,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 108,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Needs adjustment (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 85% imbalance n/s/r requires adjustment (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 94,012 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 94,002 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill front and rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill front and rear (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 84,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,636 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,328 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,803 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,644 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,876 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 51,849 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 43,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,830 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,501 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 27,485 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,691 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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YM53 EHN 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 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 YM53 EHN, 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 YM53 EHN registered?

YM53 EHN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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