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LY53 NNF

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,221 mi
Last recorded125,221 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 NNF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 125,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,258 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 119,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 113,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 106,254 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 102,998 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 102,993 miles

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 96,470 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 96,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 93,838 miles

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

both brake pipes accross rear axle slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak from gearbox bellhousing

oil leak from transfer box shaft oil seal

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2016 93,838 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

all tyres perished

both brake pipes accross rear axle slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak from gearbox bellhousing

oil leak from transfer box shaft oil seal

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2015 85,016 miles

front and rear tyres are cracking on tread

Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,496 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 82,496 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 78,690 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 78,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 66,118 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,050 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 19 Nov 2009 35,406 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,064 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,508 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,400 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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LY53 NNF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY53 NNF, 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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LY53 NNF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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