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AJ53 SSU

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

178,531 mi
Last recorded178,531 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SSU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 178,531 miles

Vechile corrosion but not effecting structure

Fail 13 Oct 2023 178,531 miles

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

Vechile corrosion but not effecting structure

Pass 15 Oct 2022 170,674 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 167,843 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 162,730 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 150,295 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 140,908 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 130,373 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 130,371 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 113,305 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 100,384 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 89,615 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 82,122 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 77,169 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,545 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 64,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 64,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 57,621 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,322 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 39,068 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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AJ53 SSU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AJ53 SSU, 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 AJ53 SSU registered?

AJ53 SSU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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