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KY53 LWU

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,799 mi
Last recorded103,799 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 LWU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 103,799 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 103,798 miles

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to hoses and calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 100,177 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,300 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 96,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp lens deteriorated badly (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front wipers smearing slightly

nsf headlamp beam image slightly affected by deterioration of the lens

rear hand brake pivot partially seized

Pass 13 Aug 2015 92,036 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 88,705 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 84,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,462 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 70,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

reccomend suspension geometry is checked and corrected to prevent further uneven tyre wear

Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,234 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

power steering rack gaiters damp {light misting of oil}

Pass 7 Aug 2009 55,017 miles

both rear tyres cracking up on tread.

both steering rack boots damp

Fail 24 Jul 2009 55,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking up on tread.

both steering rack boots damp

Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 40,327 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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KY53 LWU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KY53 LWU, 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 KY53 LWU registered?

KY53 LWU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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