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YC53 VHB

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,563 mi
Last recorded96,563 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 VHB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,563 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 96,561 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,517 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 89,508 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2014 89,483 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,512 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 84,512 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,019 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 81,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 78,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 45,520 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 74,778 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 66,702 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 66,702 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,223 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 54,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,730 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 40,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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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YC53 VHB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YC53 VHB, 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 YC53 VHB registered?

YC53 VHB is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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