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FY53 NHM

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,429 mi
Last recorded103,429 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 NHM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 103,429 miles

N/S/F/FLUID/LEAK

N/S/F/TYRE/INNER/WORN/EDGE

N/S/R/WEAK

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

O/S/F/RACK/BOOT/DAMP

Fail 25 Nov 2013 103,335 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F/FLUID/LEAK

N/S/F/TYRE/INNER/WORN/EDGE

N/S/R/WEAK

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

O/S/F/RACK/BOOT/DAMP

Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,847 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 90,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 76,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 76,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 54,132 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,132 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,768 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,670 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Near side front mirror insecure

Near side powersteering boot insecure

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 23,231 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 20,794 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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FY53 NHM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY53 NHM, 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 FY53 NHM registered?

FY53 NHM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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