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SD53 OGC

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,431 mi
Last recorded94,431 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 OGC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,431 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of splitting on walls and around tread grooves, recommend new tyres ASAP

Both headlamp lens deteriorated and starting to affect beam image

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Wiper blades worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 94,430 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres showing signs of splitting on walls and around tread grooves, recommend new tyres ASAP

Both headlamp lens deteriorated and starting to affect beam image

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Wiper blades worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 88,861 miles

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

both front tyres perished

n/s handbrake is making poor effort

n/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,833 miles

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

Front propshaft is missing

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis and both inner sills are slightly corroded

handbrake is nearing the end of its free travel

n/s handbrake is making poor effort

n/s/f tyre has a perished outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre has a perished outer sidewall

Fail 27 Feb 2014 88,833 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front propshaft is missing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis and both inner sills are slightly corroded

handbrake is nearing the end of its free travel

n/s handbrake is making poor effort

n/s/f tyre has a perished outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre has a perished outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2011 78,136 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 78,136 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,405 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,951 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,418 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 33,660 miles

avise on near side front tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

Fail 22 Dec 2007 33,660 miles

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

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

avise on near side front tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,336 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 OGC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 86,292 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SD53 OGC, 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 SD53 OGC registered?

SD53 OGC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 November 2003.

Is SD53 OGC safe to buy?

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