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SD53 BNE

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,873 mi
Last recorded147,873 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 BNE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2019 147,873 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near side inner sill is holed at various points along its length (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill is holed at various points along its length (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Chassis has surface corrosion at various points along its length

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Nov 2018 143,828 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 143,819 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 137,284 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 129,257 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 129,257 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 118,715 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 108,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 98,774 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 98,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,756 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,510 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 82,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,798 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin and lipped.

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 71,798 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs wearing thin and lipped.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,616 miles

wear in nearside and offside front anti rollbar saddle bushes

Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,333 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 46,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise engine oil filter leaking.

advise front brake pads wearing low and will need replaced soon.

advise parking brake performance just passes mot due to seized pivot on axle .

Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,220 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,254 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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SD53 BNE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SD53 BNE, 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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SD53 BNE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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