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YY53 NWK

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,529 mi
Last recorded141,529 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 NWK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 141,529 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 132,239 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 132,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 125,195 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 118,881 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,571 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 106,074 miles

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

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

auxilary drive belt cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2011 106,070 miles

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

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

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

auxilary drive belt cracking

rear brake discs are worn

rear brake pads are thin

Pass 21 Jul 2010 94,886 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 86,132 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 86,132 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 71,977 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,145 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 56,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 39,867 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 39,867 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YY53 NWK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY53 NWK, 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 YY53 NWK registered?

YY53 NWK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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