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AF53 ZNZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Lpg 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,036 mi
Last recorded151,036 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZNZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 151,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2018 145,938 miles

Nearside Rear bumper bracket slightly corroded

Oil leak gearbox oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 141,032 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper bracket (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Oil leak gearbox ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 140,933 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre of tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed centre of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn / perishing

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor power steering leak from joint

Pass 31 Mar 2016 134,976 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 124,158 miles

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

Oil leak

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

engine light on

grease on rear brakepipes

Fail 31 Mar 2015 124,158 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine light on

grease on rear brakepipes

Pass 8 Apr 2014 120,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 120,069 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Mar 2013 110,772 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 110,769 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 100,699 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 100,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 90,904 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 90,903 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,730 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,098 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 62,098 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 46,645 miles

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

n/s spotlight in/op.

Fail 21 Sep 2007 46,645 miles

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

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

n/s spotlight in/op.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,782 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 ZNZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AF53 ZNZ, 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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AF53 ZNZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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