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MF53 GWL

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,883 mi
Last recorded128,883 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 GWL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 128,883 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 120,439 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 105,871 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 96,245 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 96,227 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 93,976 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,632 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 91,230 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 87,785 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise slight cracking in rear tyres

Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,570 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 75,568 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 61,485 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,250 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,155 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 52,155 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,319 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,913 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 39,913 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,686 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 32,686 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,830 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,529 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 GWL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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