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PF53 FJU

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,744 mi
Last recorded153,744 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 FJU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 153,744 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 153,744 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking front - rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 151,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 88,499 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 131,589 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 123,134 miles

off side rear tyre close to limit and starting to perish

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 19 Nov 2011 123,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre close to limit and starting to perish

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Nov 2010 112,473 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 103,701 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 103,701 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 92,189 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 80,368 miles

oil added

Fail 26 Nov 2007 80,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

oil added

Fail 20 Nov 2006 65,779 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 65,779 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 FJU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PF53 FJU, 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 PF53 FJU registered?

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

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