MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Oil leak diff ()
offside inner sill corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
handbrake cable corroded
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
handbrake cable corroded
rear axle corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tow ball cover fitted
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
rear tow ball cover fitted
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NU53 EKH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 EKH, 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 EKH registered?
NU53 EKH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 November 2003.
Is NU53 EKH safe to buy?
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