MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,398 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Front Inner both front inner sills corroded ( as marked )
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))
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)
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)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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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.
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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?
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