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AO03 TFV

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,976 mi
Last recorded81,976 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TFV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,976 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,916 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 75,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,583 miles

Bonnet cable disconected from pull handle

Surface corrosion on all mrtal brake pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,208 miles

O/S/R tyre low on inner edge

Slight play rear anti-roll bar bushes

Surface corosion front to rear metal brake pipe

Fail 28 Apr 2014 63,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S/R tyre low on inner edge

Slight play rear anti-roll bar bushes

Surface corosion front to rear metal brake pipe

Fail 10 May 2013 57,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 57,475 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 75,969 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,816 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,261 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,964 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 33,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,040 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,902 miles

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

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 TFV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red 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 AO03 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

AO03 TFV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is AO03 TFV safe to buy?

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