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AY03 FMZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,403 mi
Last recorded102,403 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FMZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 102,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 89,465 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 81,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,249 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 79,249 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,427 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 73,427 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 67,531 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,912 miles

srs light on

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,652 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,128 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,047 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,117 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,140 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 20,954 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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AY03 FMZ 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 AY03 FMZ, 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 AY03 FMZ registered?

AY03 FMZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AY03 FMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 FMZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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