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DH53 BWU

2003 Kia Sorento · Diesel · 2500cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2500cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Kia Sorento Diesel 2500cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 94,423 miles on the clock, averaging 6,241 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DH53 BWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,423
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,241

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading94,423 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,282
Average per year6,241
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DH53 BWU 10k31k52k73k94k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,423 miles
Since last MOT+4,282 miles
PASS
Mileage90,141 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,124 miles
Since last MOT+5,259 miles
PASS
Mileage84,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,865 miles
Since last MOT+6,302 miles
PASS
Mileage78,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,563 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage72,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,860 miles
PASS
Mileage67,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,219 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage63,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,090 miles
PASS
Mileage60,935 miles
Since last MOT+10,068 miles
PASS
Mileage50,867 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
PASS
Mileage42,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,857 miles
Since last MOT+4,595 miles
PASS
Mileage38,262 miles
Since last MOT+4,237 miles
PASS
Mileage34,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,025 miles
Since last MOT+7,643 miles
PASS
Mileage26,382 miles
Since last MOT+9,746 miles
PASS
Mileage16,636 miles
Since last MOT+6,213 miles
PASS
Mileage10,423 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 BWU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2500cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDH — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DH53 BWU

What car is DH53 BWU?

DH53 BWU is a black Kia Sorento, diesel (2500cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DH53 BWU?

The last recorded mileage for DH53 BWU was 94,423 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DH53 BWU passed its MOT?

DH53 BWU has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2020.

Is DH53 BWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DH53 BWU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DH53 BWU?

DH53 BWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.