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BG53 LFX

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,901 mi
Last recorded122,901 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LFX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 122,901 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In various places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 122,899 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In various places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 118,413 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill

oil leak

rear axle very rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2021 118,413 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill

oil leak

rear axle very rusty

Pass 20 May 2019 100,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under-body and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,586 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre Is Cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2017 96,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre Is Cracked

Offside Rear Tyre Is Cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2016 93,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Prop universal joint worn

Fail 20 Dec 2016 93,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Prop universal joint worn

Pass 24 Dec 2015 90,374 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 90,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 87,037 miles

front pads getting low

towing electrics damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2013 82,260 miles

corrosion protection requied

exhaust system corroded

front pads wearing thin

Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion protection requied

exhaust system corroded

front pads wearing thin

spare tyre flat and bald

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,074 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 77,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,944 miles

brake pads all around getting low

Pass 27 Aug 2010 85,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 55,324 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,306 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 42,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BG53 LFX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG53 LFX, 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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BG53 LFX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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