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VK53 TDZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,965 mi
Last recorded47,965 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 TDZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,965 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 47,940 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 46,015 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,612 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 35,612 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,763 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VK53 TDZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VK53 TDZ, 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 VK53 TDZ registered?

VK53 TDZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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