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LG53 ZXM

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,235 mi
Last recorded89,235 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZXM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2013 89,235 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,123 miles

advise front tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,594 miles

advise front brake discs wearing low

Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,417 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,410 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,424 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 25,865 miles

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

requires wheel alignment

Pass 29 Nov 2006 19,422 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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LG53 ZXM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LG53 ZXM, 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 LG53 ZXM registered?

LG53 ZXM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is LG53 ZXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 ZXM shows 8 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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