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FE03 ZDN

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,423 mi
Last recorded117,423 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 ZDN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 117,423 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

anti roll bar bushes perished and split

side covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 117,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

anti roll bar bushes perished and split

side covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges of tread

nearside rear inner sill corroded and holed

offside rear inner sill heavily corroded

rear section of chassis rails heavily corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 108,827 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,220 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 97,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,548 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 87,068 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 87,068 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 80,898 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 74,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,140 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 53,160 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,479 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FE03 ZDN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FE03 ZDN, 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 FE03 ZDN registered?

FE03 ZDN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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