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BT53 OWR

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,745 mi
Last recorded242,745 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 OWR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2018 242,745 miles

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

Position lamp not working offside & nearside front (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside & nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 238,932 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2017 238,930 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 234,418 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Sep 2016 234,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 213,331 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 195,600 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 175,014 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 155,323 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 135,197 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 135,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 113,771 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 92,275 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,323 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,574 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,382 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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BT53 OWR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BT53 OWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT53 OWR registered?

BT53 OWR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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