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MF53 KZX

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,628 mi
Last recorded121,628 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 KZX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2020 121,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp broken (cluster missing)~

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 119,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2018 116,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,875 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 106,042 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 100,749 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 93,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 85,709 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 78,696 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2009 60,947 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,914 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 49,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 8,799 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 8,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 KZX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KZX, 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 KZX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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