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MD52 FGO

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,839 mi
Last recorded92,839 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD52 FGO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 92,839 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes heavily greased some are slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear hole in boot floor above rear axle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear axle has heavy surface rust

rear body and cassis has heavy surface rust

Fail 15 May 2018 92,565 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes to flexy pipes on axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake cable pivot on axle (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush rubbers missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush detached (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes heavily greased some are slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hole in boot floor above rear axle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear body and cassis has heavy surface rust

Pass 23 May 2017 87,227 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,663 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 75,000 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 69,588 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 64,402 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,039 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,076 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 55,076 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,341 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,106 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 16,764 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 14,736 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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MD52 FGO is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red 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 MD52 FGO, 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 MD52 FGO registered?

MD52 FGO is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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The MOT history for MD52 FGO 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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