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FH03 ZYF

2003 Kia Sorento

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,121 mi
Last recorded109,121 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 ZYF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 109,121 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Near Side lower seal corrosion less than 30cm

Off Side lower seal corrosion less than 30cm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank cover corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2017 109,119 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Near Side lower seal corrosion less than 30cm

Off Side lower seal corrosion less than 30cm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank cover corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 108,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,104 miles

All brake pipes covered with greased

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare wheel not inflated

Various suspension components corroded on the front and rear of vehicle

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr child seat fitted, seat belt not tested

spare tyre flat

Fail 30 Mar 2015 95,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr child seat fitted, seat belt not tested

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Mar 2014 88,750 miles

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

Centre Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 82,556 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 77,020 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 70,092 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 61,855 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,133 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 53,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,000 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 45,000 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,178 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 32,699 miles

screw in nearside front tyre tread

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 ZYF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FH03 ZYF, 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 ZYF registered?

FH03 ZYF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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