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YB53 FSY

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,080 mi
Last recorded129,080 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 FSY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 129,080 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 123,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear sill rusted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear sill rusted

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2020 118,918 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 113,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

hand brake travel near top stop

Fail 1 Jun 2019 113,216 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner sills full length (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner sills full length (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

hand brake travel near top stop

Pass 7 Jun 2018 108,613 miles

All suspension mounts corroded

Nearside inner sill badly rusted

Offside inner sill badly rusted

Fail 7 Jun 2018 108,613 miles

All suspension mounts corroded

Nearside inner sill badly rusted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside inner sill badly rusted

Pass 27 May 2017 103,900 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 98,844 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 98,844 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake sieze on quadrent (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 May 2015 92,464 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 24 May 2014 85,409 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 76,714 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 18 May 2012 67,311 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 67,311 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2011 62,417 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 62,417 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 58,525 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,950 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 51,950 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,907 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 37,643 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 36,379 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,252 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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YB53 FSY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB53 FSY, 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 YB53 FSY registered?

YB53 FSY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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