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NU53 EKH

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,377 mi
Last recorded143,377 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 143,377 miles

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 ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 136,110 miles

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 127,721 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 120,214 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 120,214 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 113,511 miles

handbrake cable corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 113,511 miles

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

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 104,858 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 96,940 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 89,727 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 78,754 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 66,427 miles

rear tow ball cover fitted

Fail 27 May 2009 66,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,435 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 39,926 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 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.

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