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YX53 YHM

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,968 mi
Last recorded123,968 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 YHM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 123,968 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND BALL JOINT DUST COVERS DETERIORATED

Pass 4 Dec 2017 121,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN LOW ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN LOW ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 121,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN LOW ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN LOW ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 116,934 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,819 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 113,761 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 110,716 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 110,716 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 106,725 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 106,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 104,979 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 104,979 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 101,795 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 97,015 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear hand lower reading than offside

Pass 9 Mar 2011 97,015 miles

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

nearside rear hand lower reading than offside

Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,894 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 84,007 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2008 80,673 miles

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

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

corroded front brake pipes as advised are hidden behind plastic arch covers

Fail 6 Nov 2008 80,672 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

corroded front brake pipes as advised are hidden behind plastic arch covers

Pass 8 Nov 2007 66,297 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 49,787 miles

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

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

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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YX53 YHM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red 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 YX53 YHM, 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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YX53 YHM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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