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KX53 BNU

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

139,028 mi
Last recorded139,028 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 BNU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 139,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 132,423 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 129,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 129,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 126,821 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 119,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 109,695 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,608 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 86,324 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 86,291 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,897 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,469 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 65,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,652 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 53,093 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,902 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,188 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 33,954 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 27,523 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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KX53 BNU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KX53 BNU, 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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KX53 BNU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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