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NG53 FNZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,196 mi
Last recorded111,196 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 FNZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 111,196 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body montings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank strap

Pass 2 Feb 2017 107,363 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

all tyres perished

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2017 107,352 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

all tyres perished

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2016 106,065 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all under car (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

fuel tank protection panel deteriorating

Fail 1 Feb 2016 106,065 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both rear doors (6.2.B.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all under car (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

fuel tank protection panel deteriorating

Pass 11 Feb 2015 103,856 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 103,855 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f track rod badly playing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,101 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 100,101 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 94,668 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs pitted

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 83,497 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 73,176 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,178 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 48,154 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,949 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 36,946 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,715 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 34,713 miles

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

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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NG53 FNZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG53 FNZ, 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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NG53 FNZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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