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AK53 YMR

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,661 mi
Last recorded226,661 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YMR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2014 226,661 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 226,661 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 208,859 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 208,859 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 201,005 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 201,005 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 172,921 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 145,241 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 115,944 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 87,675 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,165 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,779 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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AK53 YMR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel 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 AK53 YMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK53 YMR?

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What year was AK53 YMR registered?

AK53 YMR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is AK53 YMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 YMR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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