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FG53 UUC

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

176,021 mi
Last recorded176,021 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 UUC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 176,021 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 176,021 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both head lights (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 176,021 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 176,021 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 176,021 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 176,021 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 176,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,793 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 109,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 172,589 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 172,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 159,843 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 16 Aug 2011 159,543 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Aug 2010 140,164 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 140,156 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 120,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 115,449 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 102,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 102,310 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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FG53 UUC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG53 UUC, 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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FG53 UUC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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