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NU53 EKD

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,247 mi
Last recorded163,247 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 163,247 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

park brake travel high

Pass 19 Jan 2017 146,889 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 146,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 140,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 140,652 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 135,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 127,350 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 120,029 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag warning light on dash

Fail 25 Feb 2013 119,891 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag warning light on dash

Pass 16 Mar 2012 111,024 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

air bag light on dash

Fail 10 Mar 2012 46,789 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

air bag light on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2011 95,881 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 95,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,605 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 76,318 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 71,655 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 71,655 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,837 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 53,226 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 50,691 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 EKD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EKD, 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 EKD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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