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DF03 FCC

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,501 mi
Last recorded123,501 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 FCC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 123,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 117,244 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush N,S,R AND O,S,R (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush N,S,R, AND O,S,R, (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 112,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 107,188 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 103,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,831 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,465 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 72,523 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 67,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,419 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,213 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,133 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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DF03 FCC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DF03 FCC, 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 DF03 FCC registered?

DF03 FCC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DF03 FCC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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