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AJ53 WDD

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,465 mi
Last recorded121,465 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 121,465 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 121,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 120,551 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,641 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2021 118,641 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 115,061 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 110,747 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 110,737 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x6 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 107,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 102,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 95,507 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 88,104 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 88,097 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 72,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 72,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 62,839 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,539 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,715 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 23,891 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 20,326 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,699 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 WDD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WDD, 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 WDD registered?

AJ53 WDD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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