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PN53 ORW

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,646 mi
Last recorded124,646 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 ORW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,646 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 114,901 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 110,365 miles

front pads low

o/s/r anti roll bar link bushes worn with play

o/s/r tyre just legal

Pass 10 Dec 2010 101,262 miles

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

slight play in both rear anti roll bar inner bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2010 93,338 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 81,153 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 70,170 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 52,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ORW is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ORW, 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 PN53 ORW?

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What year was PN53 ORW registered?

PN53 ORW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is PN53 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 ORW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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