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NC53 FPF

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,211 mi
Last recorded161,211 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 FPF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 161,211 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All of them from front to rear Off and Nearside but not out of legal limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted Out of the place (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted Out of the place (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All of them from front to rear side Off and Nearside (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle underneath is covered under sealant

Vehicle was presented in wet condition

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them from front to rear Off and Nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 150,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s chassis rails

previous welding to sills heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Jan 2017 150,607 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s chassis rails

previous welding to sills heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jan 2016 146,578 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to mx limit please keep checked (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake only just passed tested at kerbside weight (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack ? (2.3.3b)

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

fuel pipes corroded/very rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2016 146,577 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement broken off (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to mx limit please keep checked (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake only just passed tested at kerbside weight (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack ? (2.3.3b)

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

fuel pipes corroded/very rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2015 146,545 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre inner sill-marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill- marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill-marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings along centre inner sill-marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill-marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill- marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel pipes along chassis leg slightly corroded

nearside + offside front anti-roll bar link bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear anti-roll bar link bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

steering rack wet with oil/fluid

Pass 30 Dec 2014 144,625 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 127,102 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 127,102 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 126,826 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 100,147 miles

advise oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 100,142 miles

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

advise oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,392 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 97,392 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 90,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 69,950 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,046 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 42,075 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 42,075 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NC53 FPF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NC53 FPF, 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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NC53 FPF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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