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AP03 NBF

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,920 mi
Last recorded131,920 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 NBF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 131,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 117,536 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 109,010 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 104,511 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 97,601 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,647 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 81,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,745 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,160 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,612 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 55,612 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 44,021 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,130 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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AP03 NBF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AP03 NBF, 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 AP03 NBF registered?

AP03 NBF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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