MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,078 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside inner sill holed but not in a prescribed area
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside inner sill holed but not in a prescribed area
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipes greased
O/S Inner sill holed in non-testable area
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipes greased
O/S Inner sill holed in non-testable area
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside front tyre has sidewall damage
offside front tyre has sidewall damage
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside front tyre has sidewall damage
nearside rear disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
offside front tyre has sidewall damage
offside rear disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FH03 VFA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FH03 VFA, 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 FH03 VFA registered?
FH03 VFA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 June 2003.
Is FH03 VFA safe to buy?
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