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YX53 YME

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

150,200 mi
Last recorded150,200 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 150,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 150,200 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 141,721 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 137,848 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 134,786 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 134,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 127,824 miles

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 114,767 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 114,740 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Braking system leaking Very slight leak, Pipe damp (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 112,526 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 112,526 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 110,507 miles

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

Nearside rear brake slightly tight

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside front tyre has sidewall undulations

nearside rear tyre has sidewall undulations

Pass 1 Sep 2015 110,507 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly tight

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside front tyre has sidewall undulations

nearside rear tyre has sidewall undulations

Pass 29 Aug 2014 107,969 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 107,967 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 103,171 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,761 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 97,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2011 92,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake cable swivel seized not affecting handbrake performance

offside rear and center rear seat belts not tested as seats not in an upright position

rear brake discs worn and starting to corrode

Fail 26 Aug 2011 92,707 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake cable swivel seized not affecting handbrake performance

offside rear and center rear seat belts not tested as seats not in an upright position

rear brake discs worn and starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,134 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 82,096 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 73,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,774 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,463 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 48,360 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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YX53 YME is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YME, 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 YME is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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