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NUI 5515

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

205,394 mi
Last recorded205,394 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUI 5515
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 205,394 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 205,372 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 205,204 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 205,110 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 177,579 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 177,477 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 161,005 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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NUI 5515 is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NUI 5515, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NUI 5515?

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What year was NUI 5515 registered?

NUI 5515 is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is NUI 5515 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUI 5515 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NUI 5515 have outstanding finance?

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