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FX53 RZZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,593 mi
Last recorded129,593 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 RZZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 129,593 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 115,441 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 114,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 104,756 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 104,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 97,401 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 87,810 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 87,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,317 miles

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

corrosion by the front body mounts

hand brake cable across the rear axle corroded slightly at the end

offside front brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,848 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 65,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 50,827 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,593 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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FX53 RZZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FX53 RZZ, 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 FX53 RZZ registered?

FX53 RZZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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