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VN53 LZX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,031 mi
Last recorded153,031 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 LZX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 153,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 153,031 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 138,778 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 138,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 131,564 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 131,564 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 122,846 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 122,846 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 115,176 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 107,762 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 107,762 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 103,618 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 91,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 14 Nov 2011 91,573 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 83,981 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 69,475 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Nov 2008 59,335 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 50,052 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 41,025 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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VN53 LZX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VN53 LZX, 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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VN53 LZX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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