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KU53 SPX

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,115 mi
Last recorded131,115 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 SPX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 131,115 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 131,115 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 128,522 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 128,502 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 124,622 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 118,800 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 114,100 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 99,072 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 82,294 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 59,722 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,505 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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KU53 SPX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KU53 SPX, 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 KU53 SPX registered?

KU53 SPX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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