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SB53 NHH

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,186 mi
Last recorded118,186 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 NHH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 118,186 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 108,521 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 99,409 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 94,210 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,664 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front prop shaft rear joint badly worn

Fail 4 Sep 2009 69,803 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front prop shaft rear joint badly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,833 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,100 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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SB53 NHH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SB53 NHH, 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 SB53 NHH registered?

SB53 NHH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is SB53 NHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 NHH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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