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FM53 FLG

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Lpg 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,996 mi
Last recorded79,996 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 FLG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,996 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 79,304 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 78,262 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 66,135 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 66,135 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2008 51,680 miles

slighyt play in steering system,all discs rusty,corrosion on sump,steering rack damp,cv boots damp.

Fail 6 Nov 2008 51,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slighyt play in steering system,all discs rusty,corrosion on sump,steering rack damp,cv boots damp.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,664 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,572 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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FM53 FLG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM53 FLG, 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 FM53 FLG registered?

FM53 FLG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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