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AY03 PUK

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,966 mi
Last recorded83,966 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 PUK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,966 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,170 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 81,170 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 76,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 73,846 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pad worn down low

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 73,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pad worn down low

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,938 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,721 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 57,403 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,702 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,024 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 26,845 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 PUK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PUK, 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 PUK registered?

AY03 PUK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AY03 PUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 PUK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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