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MF53 GWK

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,036 mi
Last recorded114,036 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 GWK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 114,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 108,377 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,238 miles

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

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

beam beetween rear chassis rails corroded but not weak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 91,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in fuel pipes

front brake pads started to wear low + wear on discs

unable to check condition of some brake pipes properly due to grease + position?

wear in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 19 Oct 2013 83,801 miles

both wipers split on ends

both front brake pipes corroded but unable to check properly due to covers

both front to rear brake pipes corroded but unable to check properly due to covering + position

corrosion in front to rear fuel pipes

front brake pads wearing slightly low + wear on discs but unable to check properly with wheels on

n/s + o/s/r brake pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

rear number plate started to deteriorate

slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 18 Oct 2013 83,779 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front brake pipes corroded but unable to check properly due to covers

both front to rear brake pipes corroded but unable to check properly due to covering + position

both wipers split on ends

corrosion in front to rear fuel pipes

front brake pads wearing slightly low + wear on discs but unable to check properly with wheels on

n/s + o/s/r brake pipes corroding

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit + nail in tread [245/70/16h]

rear number plate started to deteriorate

slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2012 77,288 miles

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

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

airbag warning light staying on

Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,737 miles

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

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

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

Sufface rust on fuel pipes

Fail 6 Sep 2011 71,737 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Sufface rust on fuel pipes

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,597 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,410 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,284 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,691 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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MF53 GWK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MF53 GWK, 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 MF53 GWK registered?

MF53 GWK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for MF53 GWK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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