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ND53 UUP

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,482 mi
Last recorded194,482 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 UUP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 194,482 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 184,430 miles

Inner and outer sills are corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 173,455 miles

Both sides inner sill corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 173,455 miles

Both sides inner sill corroded

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 160,332 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 160,332 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 147,304 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 147,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 139,123 miles

Oil leak

both rear arches are corroded

both rear outer sills corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas

offside front bumper damaged

offside front door handle is insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2013 139,105 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear arches are corroded

both rear outer sills corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas

nearside front door handle is insecure

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2012 129,964 miles

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

both sides rear sills corroded and holed

Fail 31 May 2012 41,560 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both sides rear sills corroded and holed

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 10 May 2011 118,836 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2011 118,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2009 103,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 103,187 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 92,760 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 92,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 78,932 miles

offside front brake hose slightly twisted.

Fail 6 Dec 2007 78,932 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front brake hose slightly twisted.

rear no plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 53,701 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly obscured

rear number plate slightly obscured

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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ND53 UUP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ND53 UUP, 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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ND53 UUP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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