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NC53 OUY

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 OUY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2006
Fail 15 Dec 2006 99,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 OUY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OUY, 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 NC53 OUY registered?

NC53 OUY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is NC53 OUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC53 OUY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NC53 OUY have outstanding finance?

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