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CF03 HVH

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,405 mi
Last recorded112,405 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HVH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2016 112,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST SECTION (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R TIE BAR MTG POINT (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Tie bar/rod fractured BOTH REAR AND BADLY CORRODED (2.4.G.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

FRT SHOCKS CORRODED - REAR TYRES CRACKED - FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES CORRODED - FADING HEADLIGHTS

Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,812 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,460 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES--FUEL PIPES CORRODED-- CHASSIS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 6 Mar 2013 68,698 miles

surface corrosion on rear chassis & suspension components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,459 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,827 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL ANTI ROLL BAR MTG BUSHES AND O/S TRACK ROD END

Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,760 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,743 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,740 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,912 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,836 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 28,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CF03 HVH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 CF03 HVH, 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 CF03 HVH registered?

CF03 HVH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 April 2003.

Is CF03 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 HVH 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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