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CP53 NSJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,340 mi
Last recorded166,340 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 NSJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2017 166,340 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear{ rear end} (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake performance not tested due to broken propshaft (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank insecure supporting member servely corroded (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 157,801 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 145,595 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2015 145,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2014 133,470 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 127,386 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 127,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 121,938 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 121,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 114,948 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 27 May 2010 108,908 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 101,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads wearing low

long travel on handbrake

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in o/s rear anti-roll bar mounting bush

surface corrosion on all brake discs

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

unable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2009 101,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads wearing low

long travel on handbrake

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in o/s rear anti-roll bar mounting bush

surface corrosion on all brake discs

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

unable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2008 96,666 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 74,392 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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CP53 NSJ 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 66.7%.

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 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 NSJ, 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 CP53 NSJ registered?

CP53 NSJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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