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MF53 GYD

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,807 mi
Last recorded174,807 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 174,807 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s and o/s inner sills showing corrosion

n/s and o/s/r outter sills damaged

plastic over sills fitted

slight oil leak at n/s/f

steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/f flexy brake hoses corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2014 160,920 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system showing some corrosion

inner sills starting to show some corrosion

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/f flexy brake hoses showing corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2014 160,920 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system showing some corrosion

inner sills starting to show some corrosion

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/f flexy brake hoses showing corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2013 144,312 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

centre exhaust silencer to rear tail pipe flange corroded

front n/o plate discolouring

fuel pipes at rear corroding

n/s and o/s/r anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s/r trailing arm front bush worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension coil springs upper sections corroding

rear tail pipe exhaust mounting broken

steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/f flexy brake hoses showing corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2013 144,312 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal rubber worn

centre exhaust silencer to rear tail pipe flange corroded

front n/o plate discolouring

fuel pipes at rear corroding

n/s and o/s/r anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s/r trailing arm front bush worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension coil springs upper sections corroding

rear tail pipe exhaust mounting broken

steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/f flexy brake hoses showing corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2012 130,743 miles

N/s and o/s headlamp plastic lens becoming discoloured.

N/s/f and o/s/f brake pads appear worn down.

Parking brake n/s unit will not "Lock out".

front registration plate worn.

fuel system pipes at rear n/s slightly corroded.

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread worn low.

parking brake lever reserve travel reduced.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 117,638 miles

Oil leak

all tyres showing wear

front and rear brake pads appear worn

fuel pipes showing corrosion

headlamp lenses discolouring

long handbrake travel pressent

n/s/r handbrake performance low

o/s wiper blade torn

steel brake pipes across rear axle showing corrosion

steel brake pipes fron/rear showing corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2010 102,034 miles

long travel on handbrake lever

n/s/r trailing suspension arm front bush worn

steel brake pipes across rear axle showing some corrosion

steel brake pipes to rear corroding at rear sections

Pass 16 Jul 2009 87,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r trailing suspension arm front bush worn

steel brake pipes to rear near fuel tank showing corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2008 71,977 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low

n/s/r trailing arm front bush worn

steel brake pipes across rear axle starting to show some corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2007 56,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,971 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,441 miles

all brke pipes are corroded

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 GYD 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 76.9%.

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 GYD, 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 GYD registered?

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

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