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FL03 HFF

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,954 mi
Last recorded70,954 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 HFF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 70,954 miles

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

Nearside rear anti roll bar D-bush slightly worn

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

Pass 24 May 2012 64,348 miles

Nearside rear anti roll bvar D-Bush slightly worn

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

Pass 21 May 2011 56,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,606 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,750 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 40,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,976 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,757 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 25,587 miles

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

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

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

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

front pads worn to approx 4mm

Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,587 miles

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

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

front pads worn to approx 4mm

Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,528 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 20,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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FL03 HFF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL03 HFF, 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 FL03 HFF registered?

FL03 HFF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is FL03 HFF safe to buy?

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