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AY53 NYO

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,926 mi
Last recorded125,926 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NYO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 125,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 120,135 miles

Both rear suspension arm over diff area slightly corroded.

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 120,135 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear suspension arm over diff area slightly corroded.

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 112,883 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 100,695 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 90,164 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 82,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,158 miles

advise front number some water penetration slightly faded

advise nearside dip beam adjusted up was too low FOC

advise some front brake disc and pad wear

Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,712 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 54,559 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 44,659 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,208 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 24,452 miles

front wiper blades starting to wear

various stickers in front screen- not affecting forward vision

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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AY53 NYO is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc 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 AY53 NYO, 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 AY53 NYO registered?

AY53 NYO is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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