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FB53 DYH

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,380 mi
Last recorded157,380 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DYH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 157,380 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 155,179 miles

Both N/S and O/S inner sills have slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 147,034 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

general corrosion showing on body and chassis underneath

oil leak on engine

rear 4 body mounts showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2015 146,933 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

general corrosion showing on body and chassis underneath

oil leak on engine

rear 4 body mounts showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2014 134,925 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 134,916 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 123,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 112,231 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 103,183 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 103,153 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

slight corossion various steel brake pipes

slight fluffing o/s/f seat belt

Pass 17 Dec 2010 92,424 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 92,424 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 83,247 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 69,322 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,012 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 41,114 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 41,104 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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FB53 DYH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FB53 DYH, 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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FB53 DYH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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