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YX53 YHN

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

101,197 mi
Last recorded101,197 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 YHN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 101,197 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x 2 ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under vehicle rusty/corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2023 101,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x 2 ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under vehicle rusty/corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 98,032 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x 2 ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

both headlamps faded/deteriorated

under vehicle rusty/corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 98,016 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x 2 ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

both headlamps faded/deteriorated

under vehicle rusty/corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 95,447 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x 2 ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 95,424 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x 2 ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,485 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

both headlamps scratched and faded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 91,402 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

both headlamps scratched and faded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 85,360 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2019 85,360 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 81,267 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 81,226 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,314 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,962 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 68,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,124 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Aug 2015 59,124 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,677 miles

Front brake pipes slightly rusted

Fail 21 Aug 2014 46,677 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake pipes slightly rusted

Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,400 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,481 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,732 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,885 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 17,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,530 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,798 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 10,735 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 10,735 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 YHN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YHN, 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 YHN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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