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AG52 BTX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,862 mi
Last recorded142,862 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 BTX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 142,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever has long travel

Fail 6 Feb 2020 142,858 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 9 Nov 2018 138,164 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 130,106 miles

vehicle been undersealed

Pass 25 Aug 2016 120,245 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 112,245 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 112,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 10,680 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 10,678 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 101,180 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 101,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 95,602 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 86,776 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 79,919 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 72,775 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 64,414 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,444 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,796 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 47,832 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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AG52 BTX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AG52 BTX, 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 AG52 BTX registered?

AG52 BTX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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