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NC53 OUW

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,336 mi
Last recorded117,336 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 OUW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 117,336 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 109,063 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 109,037 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light (1.1.A.3b)

nearside no plate dim

Fail 2 Mar 2016 101,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light (1.1.A.3b)

nearside no plate dim

Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,226 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside no plate light dim

Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,141 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,439 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 73,491 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,136 miles

front wipers slow to clears creen

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,936 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 66,824 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 66,824 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,849 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 58,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,620 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 40,256 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 32,896 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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NC53 OUW is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NC53 OUW, 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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NC53 OUW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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