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PN53 UET

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,145 mi
Last recorded32,145 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 UET
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2019 32,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission front, around oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on and around the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,673 miles

All brake discs corroded/scored/pitted

Front wiper blades split at both ends but clearing the screen ok

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All pipes connected to the steering rack (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across the rear axle. Both ends of both pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes to the rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 30,077 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 29,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes corroded in front of rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NS and OS rear brake pipes corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 28,847 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 28,846 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 28,391 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of age

front brake pads worn

n/s wiper smearing screen slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,480 miles

air bag light illuminated

brake pipes covered heavily in grease

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,605 miles

Airbag light on

Misting of oil around steering rack gaitors

Under vehicle corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2010 24,911 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHT CUT IN TREAD

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 24,911 miles

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHT CUT IN TREAD

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 21,769 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 17,347 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 14,849 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 11,467 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 UET is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UET, 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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PN53 UET is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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