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MF53 GXG

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,110 mi
Last recorded96,110 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 GXG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 96,110 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 96,111 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 94,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 20 Jun 2018 94,910 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides under sills in 4 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,840 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 91,731 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no patton (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x5 holes (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 holes (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corroded

plastic covers

Fail 19 Aug 2016 85,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

chassis corroded

plastic covers

Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,370 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 81,370 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,575 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,140 miles

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

fuel lines corroded front to rear

Fail 30 Aug 2013 68,140 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded front to rear

Pass 11 Aug 2012 61,983 miles

Exhaust rear joint corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 61,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust rear joint corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,404 miles

n/s/r discs pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,910 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,660 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,311 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,768 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,300 miles

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

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

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 GXG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MF53 GXG, 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 GXG registered?

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

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