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PF53 FKC

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,967 mi
Last recorded142,967 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 142,967 miles

brake pipes treated with grease and or bitumen

Pass 5 Feb 2013 140,914 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 135,799 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 135,643 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 115,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise brake check as linings not visable

advise play in rear anti roll bar bushes

airbag lamp on

Pass 19 Jan 2010 95,893 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,692 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 56,689 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 56,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 38,045 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 FKC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FKC, 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 FKC registered?

PF53 FKC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is PF53 FKC safe to buy?

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