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VN53 LWF

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,908 mi
Last recorded149,908 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 LWF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 149,908 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 137,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 17 Apr 2018 133,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Fail 13 Apr 2018 133,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2017 125,780 miles

Advise front tyres worn on edges

Advise play in n/s/f steering rod

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 115,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 104,178 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 104,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing outer shoulder

n/s rear tyre cracking in centre of tread

Pass 14 Apr 2013 85,439 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2013 85,439 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,617 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 76,950 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 76,785 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,663 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 70,431 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n.s.r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,853 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,260 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,715 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 23,491 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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VN53 LWF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN53 LWF, 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 VN53 LWF registered?

VN53 LWF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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