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FH53 HGM

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,218 mi
Last recorded109,218 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 HGM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2022 109,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR-BAG LIGHT ON DASH. (7.1.6 (a))

AUXILIARY BELT PERISHING & CRACKING.

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

COOLANT LEVEL ON MINIMUM IN EXPANSION TANK.

Nearside Rear NSR SEAT BELT STRUGGLING TO RETRACT.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3-0 MM TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ADVISE REPLACE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark ADVISE TOP UP. (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TWO METAL BRAKE PIPES GOING TO REAR FLEXI HOSES ,BEFORE REAR AXLE CORRODING,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 102,446 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

COOLANT LEVEL CLOSE TO MINIMUM.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective OSF WIPER BLADE COMING APART. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 102,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POSSIBLE BULB IN WRONG. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding SUSPECT HAND BRAKE CABLE PROBLEM. (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

COOLANT LEVEL CLOSE TO MINIMUM.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective OSF WIPER BLADE COMING APART. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHING.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW IN CENTRE ,3-2 MM(245-70X16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 97,128 miles

Front stone chip in front screen

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 96,852 miles

Brake performance not tested nsr wheel excessively binding. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/70r16 111t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/70r16 111t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 87,265 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 87,159 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf inner edge worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,009 miles

OIL/FLUID LEAk

OSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 77,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-70X16H (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

OIL/FLUID LEAk

OSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,972 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 60,972 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 54,970 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,336 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,692 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,049 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,360 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 39,637 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,849 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,535 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,765 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 16,970 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 HGM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FH53 HGM, 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 HGM registered?

FH53 HGM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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