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CFZ 8438

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,611 mi
Last recorded91,611 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFZ 8438
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,611 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 91,605 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake pads worn to 1.5mm limit

Pass 5 Mar 2019 86,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,645 miles

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

front exhaust flexi joints deteriorating

offside front inner sill excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 7 Mar 2018 80,560 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front exhaust flexi joints deteriorating

offside front inner sill excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust centre brackets broken but still supported

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,415 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,904 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 57,904 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 57,500 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 53,411 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,712 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,078 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,102 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 15,430 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,015 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 14,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 13,202 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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CFZ 8438 is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CFZ 8438, 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 CFZ 8438 registered?

CFZ 8438 is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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