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EF53 VPG

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,435 mi
Last recorded65,435 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VPG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 65,435 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 63,522 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 62,482 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,416 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 59,618 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 58,624 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 58,058 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 56,867 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 55,079 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 53,597 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,357 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,063 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,191 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 45,221 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 43,735 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,334 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,335 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 35,780 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 33,014 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 32,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 29,155 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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EF53 VPG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EF53 VPG, 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 EF53 VPG registered?

EF53 VPG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is EF53 VPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 VPG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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