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EF03 UFD

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,245 mi
Last recorded103,245 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 UFD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 103,245 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 103,056 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 96,780 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 96,773 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 81,913 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,669 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 66,610 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 59,979 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,489 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 58,489 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,451 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 46,593 miles

front brake pads worn low

left hand front tyre worn to 2mm on inner shoulder

right hand front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 22 May 2009 39,623 miles

front brake pads worn low advise replacment soon

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,375 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from front diffarential

slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,496 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 23,492 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,361 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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EF03 UFD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF03 UFD, 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 EF03 UFD registered?

EF03 UFD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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