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LV53 UKT

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,230 mi
Last recorded94,230 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 UKT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2016 94,230 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,272 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,260 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,147 miles

Front diff oil leak

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 67,147 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front diff oil leak

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,714 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,046 miles

front and rear discs worn

Fail 4 Oct 2011 55,046 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,012 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,118 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 40,621 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,621 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,352 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 34,214 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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LV53 UKT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LV53 UKT, 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 LV53 UKT registered?

LV53 UKT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is LV53 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 UKT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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