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LS53 UYL

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,545 mi
Last recorded149,545 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 UYL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 149,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 145,458 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 144,985 miles

air bag light on

Fail 3 Jan 2012 144,985 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Dec 2010 125,208 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 125,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 108,217 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 86,429 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 86,429 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 60,748 miles

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

handbrake comes up close to stop

offside rear seatbelt slow on end of retraction

Pass 13 Nov 2006 51,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2006 51,642 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LS53 UYL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS53 UYL, 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 LS53 UYL registered?

LS53 UYL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is LS53 UYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 UYL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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