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AO03 TFU

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,691 mi
Last recorded135,691 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TFU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 135,691 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 124,274 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 124,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 112,416 miles

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

front No plate cracked

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,186 miles

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

front n/plate cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 89,690 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)

Spare tyre defective

front steering uj badly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2009 81,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 71,537 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 57,329 miles

Both front brake pads getting low 2-3mm

Both rear tyres approaching wear limit 2mm-+

Nearside front differential oilseal leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,556 miles

1. o/s/f headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted

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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AO03 TFU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO03 TFU, 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 AO03 TFU registered?

AO03 TFU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is AO03 TFU safe to buy?

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