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NV53 BCX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

183,321 mi
Last recorded183,321 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 BCX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 183,321 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 170,306 miles

Both rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak from rear axle due to excessive corrosion

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 18 May 2021 170,306 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak from rear axle due to excessive corrosion

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 13 May 2020 156,775 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front DEE bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear DEE bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 May 2020 156,774 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front brakes down to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front DEE bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear DEE bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 May 2019 140,686 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 140,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 120,211 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 99,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 88,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushed (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 88,214 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushed (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,198 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 70,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 67,964 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 67,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 65,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,291 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,114 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 62,114 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 58,954 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 58,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,601 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 55,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,101 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 49,101 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,838 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,621 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,196 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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NV53 BCX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 NV53 BCX, 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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NV53 BCX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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