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KP53 GHY

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,528 mi
Last recorded89,528 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 GHY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2010 89,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 76,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,629 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 52,911 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,655 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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KP53 GHY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KP53 GHY, 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 KP53 GHY registered?

KP53 GHY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is KP53 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 GHY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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