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LK53 VWB

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,600 mi
Last recorded130,600 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 VWB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 130,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased - all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front corroded slight around body mount

Nearside Front corroded slightly near body mount

Pass 26 Sep 2019 111,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front sill slight corroded near body mount

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

Offside Front sill slight corroded near body mount

Fail 26 Sep 2019 111,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front sill slight corroded near body mount

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sill slight corroded near body mount

Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle and main run pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 89,199 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,325 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 87,325 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,456 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 83,503 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 83,503 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,053 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,581 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,530 miles

Handbrake lever travel

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

Nearside rear anti rollbar D rubber worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,262 miles

child seats fitted to both rear seats so unable to fully test belts

Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,934 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,923 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 25,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 19,751 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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LK53 VWB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LK53 VWB, 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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LK53 VWB is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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