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AD53 MFN

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,927 mi
Last recorded149,927 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MFN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 149,927 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 149,919 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 144,582 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 143,673 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 143,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 138,775 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 138,766 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s sill to floor at front (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s sill to floor at front and centre (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 134,470 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 126,746 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 121,443 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 110,295 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 110,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 97,096 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 84,806 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 72,794 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,926 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,771 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,924 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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AD53 MFN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD53 MFN, 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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AD53 MFN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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