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PF53 FJN

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,777 mi
Last recorded197,777 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 FJN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 197,777 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 193,124 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 188,943 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 184,253 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 184,251 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 157,523 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 157,233 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 118,698 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 113,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 102,086 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 86,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 71,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 71,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,166 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 61,710 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,698 miles

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

Metal part of o/s/f flexi hose slightly corroded

Slight play in n/s/f steering rack area when doing steering rock check

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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PF53 FJN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF53 FJN, 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

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What year was PF53 FJN registered?

PF53 FJN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is PF53 FJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF53 FJN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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