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SX52 BOV

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,370 mi
Last recorded121,370 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX52 BOV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 121,370 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 114,638 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 107,496 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 98,681 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 90,225 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 83,165 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 78,269 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 74,085 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 69,290 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,391 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 61,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 50,299 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 50,298 miles

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

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

FRONT & REAR BRAKE LININGS LOW.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,924 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 21,076 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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SX52 BOV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SX52 BOV, 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 SX52 BOV registered?

SX52 BOV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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