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YY53 FVV

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,803 mi
Last recorded160,803 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 FVV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 160,803 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 160,748 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 158,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 156,670 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 156,670 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 154,464 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 149,949 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 145,342 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 145,342 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 137,296 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 127,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 115,850 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 104,401 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 89,718 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 69,935 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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YY53 FVV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YY53 FVV, 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 YY53 FVV registered?

YY53 FVV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is YY53 FVV safe to buy?

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