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SN53 VLL

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,279 mi
Last recorded82,279 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,279 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 79,994 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 77,657 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,235 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 73,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 73,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 69,047 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 69,047 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,493 miles

n/s/r handbrake locks out intantly on rolling road brake tester

Fail 18 Mar 2011 63,493 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,689 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,314 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 40,166 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 40,166 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 27,355 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 VLL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SN53 VLL, 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 SN53 VLL registered?

SN53 VLL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is SN53 VLL safe to buy?

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