CarVerify

Free Car Check

MF53 LSL

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,398 mi
Last recorded84,398 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 LSL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 84,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 84,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 83,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 80,827 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front body holed and corroded inner sill

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front body holed and corroded inner sill

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 78,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front body holed and corroded inner sill

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front body holed and corroded inner sill

Pass 22 Sep 2020 74,772 miles

Front Inner both front inner sills corroded ( as marked )

Pass 14 Sep 2019 71,159 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,986 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 65,773 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch metal to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch metal to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 62,860 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch metal to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch metal to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 55,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over tank & rear diff (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,214 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 37,553 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 29,573 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,816 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 22,707 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,979 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,166 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,954 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,115 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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MF53 LSL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF53 LSL?

You can check the full history of MF53 LSL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MF53 LSL registered?

MF53 LSL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is MF53 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF53 LSL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF53 LSL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MF53 LSL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.