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CV53 YJU

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,577 mi
Last recorded148,577 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 YJU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 148,577 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 129,934 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 124,741 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 119,956 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 115,404 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 104,150 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,353 miles

note slight cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,194 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Jan 2011 72,283 miles

front brake discs slight wear

Fail 22 Jan 2011 72,283 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 2 Feb 2010 62,864 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,048 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,915 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,517 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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CV53 YJU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CV53 YJU, 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 CV53 YJU registered?

CV53 YJU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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