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DA53 HDX

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,387 mi
Last recorded33,387 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HDX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,387 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,283 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,044 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,149 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 16,500 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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DA53 HDX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DA53 HDX, 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 DA53 HDX registered?

DA53 HDX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is DA53 HDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 HDX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA53 HDX have outstanding finance?

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