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BJ53 AUF

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,953 mi
Last recorded94,953 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 AUF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 94,953 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 94,953 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

spare tyre is worn to cords

Pass 7 Sep 2007

cut to nearside rear tyre

front & rear brake pads low

stonechips to front windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2006 69,253 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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BJ53 AUF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ53 AUF, 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 BJ53 AUF registered?

BJ53 AUF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 December 2003.

Is BJ53 AUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 AUF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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