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NU53 EJE

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,760 mi
Last recorded132,760 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 EJE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2015 132,760 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 121,895 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 108,994 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 98,698 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 80,002 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 66,293 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 51,966 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,032 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 31,813 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 21,794 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 EJE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJE, 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 NU53 EJE registered?

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

Is NU53 EJE safe to buy?

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