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SK53 YME

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,446 mi
Last recorded104,446 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 YME
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 104,446 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wheel bearing noisy (found whilst road testing to warm up engine for emissions)

steering rack damp

Fail 30 Dec 2016 104,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wheel bearing noisy (found whilst road testing to warm up engine for emissions)

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Dec 2015 97,780 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 97,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking leaking from boot (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor not working (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,053 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,501 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,742 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,010 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,852 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,510 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 53,150 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,034 miles

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

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

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

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

front nto rear brake pipes,border line,

Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,766 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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SK53 YME is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SK53 YME, 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 SK53 YME registered?

SK53 YME is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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