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AP03 RFK

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,910 mi
Last recorded105,910 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 RFK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 105,910 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 101,586 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 97,359 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 92,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 89,091 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare wheel flat

Pass 6 Jul 2015 80,976 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,888 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,611 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,594 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,995 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,901 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 57,901 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,537 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 57,537 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 56,629 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 56,629 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 51,875 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 51,871 miles

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

handbrake pivot seized

Pass 18 Jul 2006 43,176 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 RFK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AP03 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

AP03 RFK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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