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DS53 TTU

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,431 mi
Last recorded135,431 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 TTU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 135,431 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 135,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 135,035 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlights have continental stickers on them (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 133,481 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 133,447 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

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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DS53 TTU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DS53 TTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS53 TTU registered?

DS53 TTU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DS53 TTU safe to buy?

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