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AJ53 SSX

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

164,277 mi
Last recorded164,277 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SSX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 164,277 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis support member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 160,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 159,983 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis support member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 156,347 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 149,627 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 142,731 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 142,731 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 135,221 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside front metal brake pipes

corrosion to offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 12 Dec 2016 135,221 miles

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

corrosion to offside and nearside front metal brake pipes

corrosion to offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2015 126,391 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

slack in handbrake cable

slight play in offside and nearside front and rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 4 Dec 2015 126,391 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle bush mounting to axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured bush to rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

slack in handbrake cable

slight play in offside and nearside front and rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 Dec 2014 116,855 miles

offside front tyre worn on very inner edge and changing compound wear on tread

Fail 29 Dec 2014 116,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

offside front tyre worn on very inner edge and changing compound wear on tread

Pass 16 Dec 2013 104,932 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 104,932 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 89,790 miles

offside front brake disc warped

Fail 16 Dec 2011 77,969 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2011 77,969 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,700 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 54,897 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit 2.5 mm

Fail 17 Dec 2008 41,677 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,677 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,771 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 28,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near sside front tyre worn on very outer edges

Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,489 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 SSX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AJ53 SSX, 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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AJ53 SSX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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