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PJ53 NGN

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,380 mi
Last recorded61,380 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 NGN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 61,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 61,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s r outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 55,233 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2021 54,264 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody/suspension corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 27 Sep 2020 51,167 miles

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

Offside Front headlight lens cover discolourd

Fail 26 Sep 2020 51,167 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front headlight lens cover discolourd

Pass 3 Oct 2019 49,672 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 49,669 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,693 miles

corrosion an all brake pipes

under body has been under sealed

Pass 3 Oct 2017 46,856 miles

Both headlamp lens scratched/faded/poor images

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,513 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front The inner sill has surface corrosion on the front and rear.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear The inner sill has corrosion on it.

The front suspension has corrosion on the components.

The steering arms have corrosion on them.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 42,011 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,887 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,417 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 38,417 miles

Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,206 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,625 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,432 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,676 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,634 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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PJ53 NGN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJ53 NGN, 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 PJ53 NGN registered?

PJ53 NGN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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