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YP53 RXX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,031 mi
Last recorded103,031 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 RXX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 103,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 103,029 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 101,871 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 101,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 101,705 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded to rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded to rear sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle in sevazrel places (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 98,821 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 95,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 89,627 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 76,512 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 82,929 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 77,713 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 72,243 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 72,243 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,073 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 59,577 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,798 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 56,671 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,899 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 42,186 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 91,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 31,848 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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YP53 RXX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP53 RXX, 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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YP53 RXX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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