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PF53 FJP

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,996 mi
Last recorded178,996 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2020 178,996 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all coil springs corroded

both n/s/tyres 2000 miles

both o/s/tyres close to limit

chassis in poor condition corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2019 163,260 miles

2nd from rear crossmember heavily corroded and weak but not detrimental to steering,braking or safety

both front coil springs heavily corroded

chassis corroded heavily in places

general corrosion on underbody

headlights deteriorated

offside end of rack damp

slight pulsating from brakes

Fail 2 Apr 2019 163,238 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

2nd from rear crossmember heavily corroded and weak but not detrimental to steering,braking or safety

both front coil springs heavily corroded

chassis corroded heavily in places

general corrosion on underbody

headlights deteriorated

offside end of rack damp

slight pulsating from brakes

Pass 29 Mar 2018 146,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back areas (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all corroded (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 146,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back areas (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 132,980 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses scratched (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis & cross tube (6.1.A.1)

exhaust heavily corroded

plastic sill trims

Fail 28 Mar 2017 132,804 miles

Fuel tank leaking above tank seam (7.2.3)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking chassis (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross tube above rear axle with panard rod mountings (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses scratched (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis & cross tube (6.1.A.1)

exhaust heavily corroded

plastic sill trims

Pass 5 Apr 2016 117,684 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 113,073 miles

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Nearside Rear brake disc corroding

both rear tyres perishing

general underbody corrosion

headlights slightly deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre

plastic covers over outer sills

spare tyre flat

Fail 27 Nov 2015 113,073 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement rear handbrake cable pivot on axel (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Nearside Rear brake disc corroding

both rear tyres perishing

general underbody corrosion

headlights slightly deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre

plastic covers over outer sills

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Dec 2014 106,644 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion on front and rear suspention

front brake pads getting low

nearsiderear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn on the edge

oil leak from nearside front drive shaft

oiul on offside steering rack gaitter

Fail 3 Dec 2014 106,641 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion on front and rear suspention

front brake pads getting low

nearsiderear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn on the edge

oil leak from nearside front drive shaft

oiul on offside steering rack gaitter

Pass 17 Nov 2013 97,973 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

child seats fitted

corrosiion on nearside rear brake discs

corrosion on fuell pipes

slight play on nearside rear anti rool bar D bush

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 17 Nov 2013 97,973 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

child seats fitted

corrosiion on nearside rear brake discs

corrosion on fuell pipes

slight play on nearside rear anti rool bar D bush

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 22 Nov 2012 89,588 miles

Both headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake disc slightly deteriorated

Offside front brake binding slightly

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Nov 2012 89,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake disc slightly deteriorated

Offside front brake binding slightly

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,856 miles

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

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

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

both rear discs corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2011 82,855 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,203 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 61,934 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 61,934 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,670 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 45,583 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,594 miles

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 FJP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PF53 FJP, 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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PF53 FJP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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