MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight corrosion on exhaust
slight corrosion on underbody and chassis
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight corrosion on exhaust
slight corrosion on underbody and chassis
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
all tyre treads are worn low
front brake discs and pads worn
rear coil springs slightly weakend
rear fuel pipes at diesel tank corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MW53 FVK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 MW53 FVK, 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 MW53 FVK registered?
MW53 FVK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 December 2003.
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