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FD03 OJA

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,074 mi
Last recorded152,074 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 OJA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 152,074 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 134,611 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 134,611 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 124,743 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 110,445 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 98,658 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 98,324 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,740 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,124 miles

hand brake has free play

Pass 9 May 2007 44,958 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 27,558 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,653 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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FD03 OJA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD03 OJA, 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 FD03 OJA registered?

FD03 OJA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is FD03 OJA safe to buy?

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