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NU53 EHZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,109 mi
Last recorded148,109 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 EHZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 148,109 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 148,109 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 143,896 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 137,644 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 132,126 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 126,656 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 126,656 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 122,125 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 122,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 116,836 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 116,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 110,971 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 103,560 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,652 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 89,652 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/sd/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2010 78,840 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 68,354 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,421 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 58,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,704 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,328 miles

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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NU53 EHZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU53 EHZ, 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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NU53 EHZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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