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CK53 ZVE

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,607 mi
Last recorded94,607 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ZVE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 94,607 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,450 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 89,591 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,915 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 84,716 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 84,716 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2014 81,623 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 81,623 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 78,071 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,478 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 70,177 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 56,563 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,338 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,189 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 25,847 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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CK53 ZVE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CK53 ZVE, 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 CK53 ZVE registered?

CK53 ZVE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is CK53 ZVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 ZVE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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