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LS53 UYN

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,488 mi
Last recorded122,488 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 UYN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 122,488 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar D bush worn

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 1.6mm

oil leak

rear discs scored

Fail 23 Aug 2018 122,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under front wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under front wing (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front prop shaft missing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 110,365 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 100,010 miles

dampness around steering rack

front drop link bushes deteriorating

rear drop link bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 May 2014 96,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,270 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 93,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 85,444 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 4 Apr 2012 85,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,121 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,766 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 42,218 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,428 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 29,428 miles

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

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 UYN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS53 UYN, 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 UYN registered?

LS53 UYN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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