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FP03 ULD

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,338 mi
Last recorded56,338 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 ULD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,338 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 56,338 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,662 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,699 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 40,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,390 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 20,059 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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FP03 ULD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP03 ULD, 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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How do I check the history of FP03 ULD?

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What year was FP03 ULD registered?

FP03 ULD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is FP03 ULD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 ULD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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