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RK53 FZY

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,685 mi
Last recorded140,685 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 FZY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 140,685 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Aug 2014 128,200 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 112,080 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 112,080 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 99,486 miles

air bag light on

auxilliary drive belt cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2011 89,772 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 78,224 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,381 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 57,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,197 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,999 miles

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

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

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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RK53 FZY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK53 FZY, 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 RK53 FZY registered?

RK53 FZY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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