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AP53 DFU

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,311 mi
Last recorded150,311 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 DFU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 150,311 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front cup bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear cup bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 126,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,511 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 111,506 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 91,027 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 81,194 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,515 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,233 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,670 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,373 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,949 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,160 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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AP53 DFU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AP53 DFU, 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 AP53 DFU registered?

AP53 DFU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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