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PN53 OSA

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,807 mi
Last recorded132,807 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 OSA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 132,807 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

handbrake lever close to end of reserve travel

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar d bushs worn

nearside and offside rear brake pads appear to be starting to get low

nearside and offside rear inner brake discs worn

nearside rear and offside front tyres started to get low

play in nearside front track rod end

play in offside steering rack

Fail 22 Dec 2008 132,807 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag warning lamp staying on

handbrake lever close to end of reserve travel

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar d bushs worn

nearside and offside rear brake pads appear to be starting to get low

nearside and offside rear inner brake discs worn

nearside rear and offside front tyres started to get low

play in nearside front track rod end

play in offside steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2007 121,449 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 121,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 99,198 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 OSA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PN53 OSA, 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 PN53 OSA registered?

PN53 OSA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is PN53 OSA safe to buy?

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