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FE53 RFZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,949 mi
Last recorded122,949 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 RFZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 122,949 miles

chassis corroded and welded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 115,575 miles

Both sills corroded not deemed prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2016 115,565 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,271 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 107,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,064 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,126 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,071 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,560 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 52,560 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 38,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,603 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,307 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,558 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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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?

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