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WR53 DXB

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

244,768 mi
Last recorded244,768 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 DXB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 244,768 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

underbody corrosion.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 237,141 miles

Both headlamp dip beam images becoming blurred

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

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2018 233,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamps becoming blurred

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2017 229,058 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 219,590 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 219,590 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 199,795 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside front brake hose incorrectly routed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 199,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside front brake hose incorrectly routed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 176,619 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 176,618 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 153,919 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 139,259 miles

Rear brake pipes rusty.

Fail 12 Nov 2010 139,259 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 120,512 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 103,255 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 77,335 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 77,335 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 47,214 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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WR53 DXB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WR53 DXB, 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 WR53 DXB registered?

WR53 DXB is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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