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EXZ 8258

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,411 mi
Last recorded115,411 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXZ 8258
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 115,411 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 115,407 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/s underside sill corroded by (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/s/ under side sill by (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,472 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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EXZ 8258 is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EXZ 8258, 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

How do I check the history of EXZ 8258?

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What year was EXZ 8258 registered?

EXZ 8258 is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is EXZ 8258 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXZ 8258 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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