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DE53 CTK

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,316 mi
Last recorded110,316 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 CTK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 110,316 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 106,191 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 106,191 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner/outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 100,779 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 100,779 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 91,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,062 miles

brake pipes across rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2015 91,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

brake pipes across rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,439 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,825 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 73,627 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,627 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 55,272 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 39,450 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,271 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 15,408 miles

Centre Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,408 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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DE53 CTK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DE53 CTK, 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 DE53 CTK registered?

DE53 CTK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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