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SO52 EOR

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,365 mi
Last recorded114,365 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 EOR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2011 114,365 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 101,633 miles

all brake pads on limit

all brake pipe corrosion

nearside rear tyre on limit and uneven wear

oil leak from filter area

Pass 5 Jun 2009 88,821 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

uneven front tyre wear on nearside

Pass 28 Apr 2008 78,487 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 69,841 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 57,321 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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SO52 EOR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SO52 EOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO52 EOR registered?

SO52 EOR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is SO52 EOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO52 EOR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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