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SN53 VHL

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,397 mi
Last recorded89,397 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 VHL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 89,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,589 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 82,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,089 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 75,089 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,625 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 66,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,535 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 58,535 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 50,976 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 49,134 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 49,089 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Sep 2013 46,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,935 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,514 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 40,514 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,369 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,931 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 32,931 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,008 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,207 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 17,189 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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SN53 VHL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SN53 VHL, 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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SN53 VHL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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