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PK53 ERZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,086 mi
Last recorded82,086 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 ERZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 82,086 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 78,886 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 78,884 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 62,355 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 58,644 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 54,575 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,015 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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PK53 ERZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PK53 ERZ, 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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How do I check the history of PK53 ERZ?

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What year was PK53 ERZ registered?

PK53 ERZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is PK53 ERZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 ERZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK53 ERZ have outstanding finance?

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