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FA03 EKR

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,623 mi
Last recorded107,623 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 EKR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 107,623 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Inner sills corroded

Slight play in offside top suspension arm rear bush

Pass 3 Oct 2017 95,938 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,402 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 90,402 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 85,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2014 78,154 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 71,719 miles

brake pipes have surface corrosion

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 May 2012 64,575 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 64,575 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,365 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,428 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 58,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

off side front tyre border line worn low on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,300 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge border line

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,071 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,829 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,982 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 26,714 miles

slight oil leak from power steering rack gaitors

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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FA03 EKR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FA03 EKR, 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 FA03 EKR?

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What year was FA03 EKR registered?

FA03 EKR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is FA03 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 EKR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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