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YK53 WNX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,568 mi
Last recorded189,568 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 WNX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 189,568 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 189,558 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 176,576 miles

All tyres worn

Chassis corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 167,482 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 161,515 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 155,970 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 149,419 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 140,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 129,199 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 104,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear no plate backing poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2007 104,325 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear no plate backing poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2006 77,332 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 77,332 miles

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

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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YK53 WNX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YK53 WNX, 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 YK53 WNX registered?

YK53 WNX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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