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CP53 BBV

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,533 mi
Last recorded132,533 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 BBV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 132,533 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 132,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 126,709 miles

Nearside Front TYRE VERY WORN OUTER EDGE

Rear OUTER SILLS CORODED

Fail 16 Jan 2017 126,684 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front TYRE VERY WORN OUTER EDGE

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear OUTER SILLS CORODED

Pass 29 Jan 2016 116,756 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 116,573 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 105,255 miles

N/S/F tyre worn outer edge

O/S/F brake pipe rusty at flexi hose

Play both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Slight play N/S inner track rod

Travel on handbrake

Fail 27 Jan 2015 73,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/F tyre worn outer edge

O/S/F brake pipe rusty at flexi hose

Play both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Slight play N/S inner track rod

Travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Jan 2014 93,544 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 93,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,201 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,448 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 84,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,412 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 49,524 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,524 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,643 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 53,145 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 42,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CP53 BBV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP53 BBV, 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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CP53 BBV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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