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CU53 UFZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

216,928 mi
Last recorded216,928 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UFZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 216,928 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 210,655 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 203,250 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o s r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 197,350 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 184,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 184,357 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 167,761 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 167,761 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 159,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 159,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 152,712 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 137,500 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 120,666 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 120,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 103,833 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 66,587 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,587 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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CU53 UFZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CU53 UFZ, 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 CU53 UFZ registered?

CU53 UFZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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