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FN53 WNV

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,294 mi
Last recorded116,294 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 WNV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 116,294 miles

Park Brake Has Little Reserve Drop

Underbody has been heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Dec 2017 112,925 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 112,925 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement Seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 108,572 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 108,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 104,374 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 100,591 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 95,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 68,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,270 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,168 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,784 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,803 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,429 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,212 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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FN53 WNV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FN53 WNV, 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 FN53 WNV registered?

FN53 WNV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FN53 WNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN53 WNV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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