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AE53 OBO

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,911 mi
Last recorded122,911 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 OBO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 122,911 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 122,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 118,234 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 111,255 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 111,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,802 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm or below (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 102,802 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres 3mm or below (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 8 Mar 2019 99,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer shoulder

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 93,188 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,343 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 83,342 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure corroded off axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle has only just met park brake efficiency

Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,621 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 79,619 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,888 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,437 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,998 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 51,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

handbrake cable pivot slightly siezed

Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,953 miles

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

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

handbrake cable pivot slightly siezed

Pass 10 Aug 2010 45,629 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge, check alignment

Power steering rack damp

Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,945 miles

Slight leak from rack

Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,225 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,427 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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AE53 OBO is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE53 OBO, 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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AE53 OBO is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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