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NL53 VPR

2003 Kia Sorento · Diesel · 2500cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2500cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 87,844 miles on the clock, averaging 4,149 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 VPR

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,844
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,149

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

Low mileage
Latest reading87,844 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19
Average per year4,149
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 VPR 35k48k61k75k88k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,844 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,825 miles
Since last MOT+4,188 miles
PASS
Mileage83,637 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,632 miles
Since last MOT+7,432 miles
PASS
Mileage76,200 miles
Since last MOT+555 miles
PASS
Mileage75,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,645 miles
Since last MOT+1,434 miles
PASS
Mileage74,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,211 miles
Since last MOT+830 miles
PASS
Mileage73,381 miles
Since last MOT+866 miles
PASS
Mileage72,515 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,506 miles
Since last MOT+1,385 miles
PASS
Mileage71,121 miles
Since last MOT+2,356 miles
PASS
Mileage68,765 miles
Since last MOT+2,937 miles
PASS
Mileage65,828 miles
Since last MOT+8,653 miles
PASS
Mileage57,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,898 miles
PASS
Mileage49,277 miles
Since last MOT+7,896 miles
PASS
Mileage41,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,636 miles
PASS
Mileage34,745 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 VPR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2500cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 VPR

What car is NL53 VPR?

NL53 VPR is an silver Kia Sorento, diesel (2500cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 VPR?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 VPR was 87,844 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 VPR passed its MOT?

NL53 VPR has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2019.

Is NL53 VPR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 VPR 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 NL53 VPR?

NL53 VPR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.