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LW53 DRW

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,844 mi
Last recorded139,844 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 DRW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 139,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 139,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 133,755 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 125,357 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 120,593 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 113,944 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes rusty, advise clean and treat

offside front seat belt frayed

Pass 2 Jan 2014 102,359 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 95,770 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 95,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 86,831 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 86,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 75,132 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 65,677 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,677 miles

front pads low

Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,512 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,628 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 29,361 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 29,361 miles

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

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

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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LW53 DRW is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LW53 DRW, 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 LW53 DRW registered?

LW53 DRW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is LW53 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW53 DRW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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