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RE53 DZN

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,301 mi
Last recorded73,301 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 DZN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 73,301 miles

both front tyres only just legal

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 20 Dec 2013 73,301 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres only just legal

o/s/f side light bulb dim

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2012 64,813 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,855 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn at axle fixing

Fail 9 Dec 2011 55,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn at axle fixing

engine oil dip stick broken

Fail 6 Dec 2010 42,696 miles

Long Hand Brake Travel

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,696 miles

Long Hand Brake Travel

Pass 23 Dec 2009 35,290 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 29,187 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2007 24,917 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate doed not meet 2001 legislation, may not pass next MOT.

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate doed not meet 2001 legislation, may not pass next MOT.

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,581 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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RE53 DZN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE53 DZN, 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 RE53 DZN registered?

RE53 DZN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is RE53 DZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 DZN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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