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LB53 AVN

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,652 mi
Last recorded140,652 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 AVN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2017 140,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 134,378 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 128,302 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

full underside of vehicle undersealed

outer sills covered by plastic side skirts

Pass 20 Oct 2014 120,759 miles

All brake pipes heavily painted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside of vehicle heavily painted

Pass 25 Oct 2013 112,518 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 103,214 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,930 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 85,999 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,040 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,767 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front windscreen wipers in poor condition

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front selt belt retracting mechanism very slow

Offside rear light unit damaged

Parking brake lever has a high travel

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2007 48,261 miles

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

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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LB53 AVN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LB53 AVN, 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 LB53 AVN registered?

LB53 AVN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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