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SJ53 HGL

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,876 mi
Last recorded101,876 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 HGL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 101,876 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,208 miles

all brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2011 88,208 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

all brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,928 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,137 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to carrod.

both rear axle brake pipes starting to carrod.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,456 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,328 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 25,797 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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SJ53 HGL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJ53 HGL, 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 SJ53 HGL registered?

SJ53 HGL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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