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AO03 ZYW

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

187,011 mi
Last recorded187,011 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ZYW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 187,011 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 185,010 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 181,219 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 174,313 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside and offside inner sill slightly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2014 165,170 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 149,918 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 135,458 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 135,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 124,816 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 124,816 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 107,957 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 107,957 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 93,425 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 80,218 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 62,023 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 42,837 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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AO03 ZYW is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

AO03 ZYW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is AO03 ZYW safe to buy?

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