MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
242,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was BT53 OWR registered?
BT53 OWR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 November 2003.
Is BT53 OWR safe to buy?
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