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VU53 FXT

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,336 mi
Last recorded129,336 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 FXT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2019 129,336 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 122,900 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 122,878 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 116,182 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 116,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 111,412 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner sill has heavy corrosion and small hole but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 110,379 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 107,359 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 107,359 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 105,011 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 102,456 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 102,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 97,544 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 91,769 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 May 2010 91,769 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 84,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 84,343 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,790 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 64,988 miles

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

all terrain tyres fitted to rear

Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,864 miles

as before

Fail 5 Sep 2006 48,864 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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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VU53 FXT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VU53 FXT, 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 VU53 FXT registered?

VU53 FXT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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