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FH52 MKN

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,289 mi
Last recorded101,289 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 MKN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 101,289 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear arch corroded

both outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2020 99,838 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 99,838 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 91,802 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and near side front brake ferals been greased and pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,288 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded bfrake ferals plus n/s/front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 88,288 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded bfrake ferals plus n/s/front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,924 miles

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

steering rack offside mountings worn

Fail 25 Feb 2016 83,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

steering rack offside mountings worn

Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,547 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 77,035 miles

fuel pipes rusty

rear pads low

Fail 18 Feb 2014 77,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear pads low

Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,506 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 72,506 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,239 miles

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

Nearside wiper could be better!

Fail 24 Feb 2012 69,231 miles

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

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside wiper could be better!

Pass 4 Feb 2011 64,662 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,401 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

h/brake linkage sticking

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,514 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,373 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,975 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 24,712 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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FH52 MKN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH52 MKN, 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 FH52 MKN registered?

FH52 MKN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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