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NK53 EVW

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,257 mi
Last recorded132,257 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 EVW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 132,257 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 132,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 124,261 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 124,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 115,443 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 115,443 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 99,407 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 87,710 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 71,365 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 71,361 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,096 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 53,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 EVW is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EVW, 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 EVW registered?

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

Is NK53 EVW safe to buy?

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