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EY03 FKF

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,308 mi
Last recorded157,308 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 FKF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 157,308 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 148,292 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 132,205 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 121,202 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 121,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 105,887 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 105,887 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 92,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,192 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 77,428 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 77,428 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,520 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,049 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,004 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 56,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,853 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,762 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 35,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 29,532 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,210 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 19,845 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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EY03 FKF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EY03 FKF, 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 EY03 FKF registered?

EY03 FKF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is EY03 FKF safe to buy?

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