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FH53 HGJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,301 mi
Last recorded118,301 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 HGJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2019 118,301 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component likely to fail rear x member. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sills covered in plastic cannot inspect.

Fail 20 Nov 2019 118,213 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 113,921 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 113,877 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,362 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 109,321 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,228 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,272 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 96,247 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking both front to rear (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe leaking both front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,597 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 89,561 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,700 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 73,353 miles

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

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

spare tyre deflated

Pass 21 Nov 2011 65,330 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs are scored

Pass 25 Nov 2010 57,481 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,278 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,494 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,507 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,913 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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FH53 HGJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FH53 HGJ, 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 FH53 HGJ registered?

FH53 HGJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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