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PN53 UEL

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,302 mi
Last recorded72,302 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,302 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 72,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 69,935 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 69,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 69,308 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 68,904 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,392 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 68,392 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 66,572 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 66,557 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,933 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,797 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,878 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,709 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 57,709 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,373 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,730 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,006 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,397 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 51,397 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,969 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,354 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,209 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,128 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,822 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 UEL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

PN53 UEL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is PN53 UEL safe to buy?

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