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PN53 ORU

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,956 mi
Last recorded100,956 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 ORU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,956 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 96,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 92,185 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 88,338 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,606 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,015 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 24 Jan 2012 80,015 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 4 Jan 2011 74,628 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 66,416 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 58,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 49,381 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 37,300 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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PN53 ORU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PN53 ORU, 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

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What year was PN53 ORU registered?

PN53 ORU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is PN53 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 ORU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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