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K14 PEF

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,928 mi
Last recorded131,928 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 PEF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 131,928 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 112,565 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 112,563 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,992 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,167 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 84,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,896 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,659 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,082 miles

small split in both front wiper blades

Pass 26 Feb 2008 55,347 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 45,330 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 45,330 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,086 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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K14 PEF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K14 PEF, 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 K14 PEF registered?

K14 PEF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is K14 PEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K14 PEF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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