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PN53 OSB

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,615 mi
Last recorded142,615 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 142,615 miles

drivers seat belt minor freying

engine oil leak

front and rear suspension components corroded

fuel filler flap spring missing flap still opens

fuel pipes corrosion forming front to rear

oil level between minimum and maximum

rear brake pad visually low

slight corrosion forming on rear brake pipes on axle

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Fail 21 Sep 2012 142,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt minor freying

engine oil leak

front and rear suspension components corroded

fuel filler flap spring missing flap still opens

fuel pipes corrosion forming front to rear

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level between minimum and maximum

rear brake pad visually low

slight corrosion forming on rear brake pipes on axle

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 6 Oct 2011 136,191 miles

high level stop lamp bulb 50% working, o/s/f abs sensor bolt broken, front brake pads wearing low, front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Oct 2011 89,673 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

high level stop lamp bulb 50% working, o/s/f abs sensor bolt broken, front brake pads wearing low, front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2010 127,833 miles

both rear tyres worn low

damge to paint work

exhaust corroded

frant brake discs lipped corroded in side

hand brake travle hight

silles coverd by plastic

slight cracking to both front link bar bushes

slight play to o s f track rd end

Pass 2 Oct 2009 117,761 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded, exhaust corroded, rear suspension bushes cracking, fro nt tyres cracking in tread, front suspension bushes cracking, various brrake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Oct 2008 106,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 106,706 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 97,701 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 87,188 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 OSB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

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

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