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NL53 ORN

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,321 mi
Last recorded129,321 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 ORN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 129,321 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill area corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill area corroded

Offside Front inner sill area corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2017 129,321 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill area corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill area corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front inner sill area corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2015 118,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 108,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear brake compensator slightly sticking

Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,565 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 81,141 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 69,337 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 69,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 56,907 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,945 miles

All tyre treads getting low

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 34,955 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,671 miles

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

LEAK FROM SUSPECT AIR CON SYSTEM

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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NL53 ORN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NL53 ORN, 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 NL53 ORN registered?

NL53 ORN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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