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DA53 HXY

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,712 mi
Last recorded147,712 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HXY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 147,712 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 139,794 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 129,989 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 119,518 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 96,693 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 83,895 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 62,630 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 62,630 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,733 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 HXY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DA53 HXY, 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 HXY registered?

DA53 HXY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is DA53 HXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 HXY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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