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RA53 BEC

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,648 mi
Last recorded96,648 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 BEC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 96,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 96,641 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement no handbrake cable movement n/s (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 88,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,110 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,093 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 72,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 64,238 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,982 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,448 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,055 miles

all 4 discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,692 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 51,692 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,604 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,226 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 42,431 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 42,431 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 38,147 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2007 30,567 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 30,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,584 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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RA53 BEC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA53 BEC, 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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RA53 BEC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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