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LK53 WSU

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

292,246 mi
Last recorded292,246 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 WSU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 292,246 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 292,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 289,950 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 289,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 286,241 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 286,241 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 284,220 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 280,940 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 280,940 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 277,301 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 277,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 273,034 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 273,034 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 262,450 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 262,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 240,549 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 240,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 222,220 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 207,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 207,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 189,930 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 169,974 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 154,030 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 88,217 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leak from filter area

Pass 3 Mar 2009 88,217 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)

oil leak from filter area

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 WSU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WSU, 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 LK53 WSU registered?

LK53 WSU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LK53 WSU safe to buy?

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