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FH03 VFA

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,078 mi
Last recorded118,078 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 VFA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 118,078 miles

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 117,818 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 105,007 miles

Brake pipes greased

O/S Inner sill holed in non-testable area

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 104,792 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 95,123 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 10 Feb 2012 95,123 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 89,254 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 89,254 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,414 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 86,414 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 77,100 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 68,557 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,557 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,871 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 48,822 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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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.

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