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YR53 HSD

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,022 mi
Last recorded56,022 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 HSD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,022 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

exaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Mar 2015 56,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

battery insecure

exaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,868 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,717 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,468 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 34,468 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,832 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,110 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 21,035 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,457 miles

air bag light on

Pass 29 Mar 2008 14,977 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 11,928 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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YR53 HSD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YR53 HSD, 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 YR53 HSD registered?

YR53 HSD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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