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EF53 FFA

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,739 mi
Last recorded163,739 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FFA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 163,739 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 165,392 miles

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 149,693 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 136,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 121,101 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 101,220 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,212 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 68,793 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 68,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,122 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,673 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR ON INSIDE EDGES

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/R DRIVERS seat belt not retracting as quick as normal , but not affecting opperation.

Pass 17 Nov 2007 45,791 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlamp protector chipped

offside headlamp protector cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,772 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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EF53 FFA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EF53 FFA, 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 EF53 FFA registered?

EF53 FFA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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