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FD53 BUV

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,894 mi
Last recorded64,894 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BUV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,894 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,392 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,860 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 47,628 miles

clutch pedal rubber split

front pads starting to get low

handbrake nearing end of travel

n/s/r park brake effort low

slow puncture on n/s/f tyre (nail in tread)

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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FD53 BUV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FD53 BUV, 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 FD53 BUV registered?

FD53 BUV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is FD53 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 BUV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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