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HK53 KKW

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,634 mi
Last recorded58,634 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 KKW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,634 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2011 58,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2010 50,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,015 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 44,705 miles

Both rear tyres low in centre tread

Front brake pads low

Handbrake effort low

Handbrake reserve travel low

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,557 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 39,557 miles

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Jan 2007 34,311 miles

nearside front tyre on limit on inner edge.

offside rear tyre 2mm on inner edge.

Fail 22 Jan 2007 34,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre on limit on inner edge.

offside rear tyre 2mm on inner edge.

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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HK53 KKW is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HK53 KKW, 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 HK53 KKW registered?

HK53 KKW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is HK53 KKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 KKW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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