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CB53 RAM

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,953 mi
Last recorded106,953 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB53 RAM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2011 106,953 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,581 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 81,712 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 66,787 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,091 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,040 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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CB53 RAM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CB53 RAM, 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 CB53 RAM registered?

CB53 RAM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is CB53 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB53 RAM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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