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AK53 HMY

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,477 mi
Last recorded117,477 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HMY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 117,477 miles

Nearside Front steering gaiter perishing

Nearside Front tyre cracking and perishing 245/70x16

Nearside Outer side step corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing 245/70x16

Offside Front top wishbone bushes perishing

Offside Front tyre cracking and perishing 245/70x16

Offside Rear drop link showing signs of surface corrosion

Rear underbody surface corrosion

engine oil leak underside rear main area

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side step rusty underneath

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2022 115,667 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Very foggy (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side step rusty underneath

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 113,370 miles

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

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

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

sills starting to corrode

Fail 7 Oct 2021 113,320 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

sills starting to corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,286 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Oct 2020 111,286 miles

Central Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 108,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 108,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 103,981 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,353 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 99,353 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 96,169 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,689 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 89,689 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 85,015 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,824 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 77,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,322 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,969 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 59,969 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,672 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 47,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,308 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2009 36,308 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,907 miles

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

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

nearside rear handbrake cable not returning freely

Fail 21 Oct 2008 27,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear handbrake cable not returning freely

Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,583 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 14,751 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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AK53 HMY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK53 HMY, 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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AK53 HMY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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