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NC52 BHU

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,728 mi
Last recorded128,728 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 BHU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 128,728 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 128,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) rubbing on suspension arm (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2016 123,087 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 123,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 116,261 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing noted on test drive

Fail 22 Apr 2015 116,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing noted on test drive

Pass 7 Feb 2014 108,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 102,785 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 95,489 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 95,488 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 86,077 miles

handbrake required adjustment

Fail 15 Jan 2010 79,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 79,651 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2008 63,107 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 51,042 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE SCRUBBING EDGE;

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Jan 2006 41,181 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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NC52 BHU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NC52 BHU, 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 NC52 BHU registered?

NC52 BHU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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