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LT53 YCH

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,850 mi
Last recorded99,850 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 YCH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,850 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,095 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 99,075 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 96,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 85,291 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,680 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 77,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,499 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 1 Jun 2012 69,466 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

uneven tyre wear on rear tyres

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,450 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,074 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,979 miles

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

hand brake compensator relay slow to release

Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,531 miles

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

screw in nearside front tyre

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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LT53 YCH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LT53 YCH, 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 LT53 YCH registered?

LT53 YCH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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