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PF53 FJV

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,942 mi
Last recorded82,942 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 82,942 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 77,867 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 77,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,608 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 69,031 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 62,719 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 62,719 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,774 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 55,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,731 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 47,731 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 46,443 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 42,611 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 36,547 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 36,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 32,525 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 285,314 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,426 miles

nearside front tyre worn outside edge + wearbars

offside front tyre worn inside edge + cracking

other brake pipes poor condition corroding

Fail 28 May 2010 24,396 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outside edge + wearbars

offside front tyre worn inside edge + cracking

other brake pipes poor condition corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,402 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,632 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2007 13,759 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 FJV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FJV, 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 FJV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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