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BF03 ZYY

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,692 mi
Last recorded89,692 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ZYY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 89,692 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 85,255 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s front tyres worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 85,255 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 81,182 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,813 miles

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes above fuel tank

Front number plate cracked and fading

O/S and N/S front drop link rubbers split

Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,858 miles

Brake pipe to near side front flex getting corroded.

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

Metal part of near side front brake flex getting corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,927 miles

front and rear drop link bushes getting perished

front number plate laminates getting separated

rear pads getting low

some corrosion rear discs

some corrosion tow bar and mounting points

Pass 1 Nov 2011 61,768 miles

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

some corrosion rear chassis rails

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,096 miles

number plates marked / faded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,622 miles

brake pipes greased at rear

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,036 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,959 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,004 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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BF03 ZYY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BF03 ZYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 ZYY registered?

BF03 ZYY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is BF03 ZYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 ZYY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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