MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chassis corroded and welded
Both sills corroded not deemed prescribed areas
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear discs corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Both sills corroded not deemed prescribed areas
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear discs corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE53 RFZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,500cc petrol 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 FE53 RFZ, 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 FE53 RFZ registered?
FE53 RFZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 October 2003.
Is FE53 RFZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FE53 RFZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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