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FN53 WOH

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,679 mi
Last recorded52,679 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 WOH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,679 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,046 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes corroding some boarder line pass

front inner disc pads worn

offside and nearside door mirrors damaged boarder line pass

parking brake effort low

Fail 17 Feb 2011 49,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes corroding some boarder line pass

front inner disc pads worn

offside and nearside door mirrors damaged boarder line pass

parking brake effort low

Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,342 miles

Oil leak

front inner disc pads worn

Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,102 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,681 miles

front disc pads at 25%

offside haed light pattern poor

Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,794 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded in places

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 WOH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WOH, 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 WOH registered?

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

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