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AF53 ZLE

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,608 mi
Last recorded131,608 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZLE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 131,608 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 128,541 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 125,565 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 118,646 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 113,034 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 99,836 miles

Nearside Front Sill corroded

Nearside Front to Rear brake pipes corroded

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 99,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Sill corroded

Nearside Front to Rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,714 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 93,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,220 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 87,220 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,880 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 80,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,681 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 76,681 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 72,585 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 68,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,370 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 6,188 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 61,769 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 54,003 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,155 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,426 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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AF53 ZLE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 AF53 ZLE, 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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What year was AF53 ZLE registered?

AF53 ZLE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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