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NK53 EVR

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,474 mi
Last recorded142,474 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 EVR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 142,474 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,125 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 44,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,180 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 40,290 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,290 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,430 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,555 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side rear tyre starting to perish

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

Off side rear sill corroded not with in 30cm of prescribed area

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre inner edge starting to wear

off side front tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,857 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,416 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,291 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 25,291 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,431 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,688 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 18,688 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 18,688 miles

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

N/S/R shock absorber signs of slight leak

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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NK53 EVR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NK53 EVR, 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 NK53 EVR registered?

NK53 EVR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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