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DF53 FSG

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,741 mi
Last recorded128,741 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FSG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 128,741 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 124,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 124,634 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 113,160 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 98,360 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 98,360 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 84,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 84,935 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 73,385 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 73,369 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 61,911 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,318 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 44,633 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,349 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 34,349 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DF53 FSG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DF53 FSG, 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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What year was DF53 FSG registered?

DF53 FSG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is DF53 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 FSG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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