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KY03 FFA

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,895 mi
Last recorded116,895 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 FFA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 108,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 103,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear inner sills getting rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2016 100,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system getting rusty

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,029 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from rack (2.3.2)

exhaust joints rusty

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2014 94,020 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2014 94,020 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,119 miles

both front brake pipes starting to rust

exhaust system getting rusty

fuel pipes getting rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2013 90,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front brake pipes starting to rust

exhaust system getting rusty

fuel pipes getting rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,455 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Handbrake imbalanced

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,242 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 70,144 miles

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

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

exhaust has surface rust

front brake pads needed in about 3-4000 miles

front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

rear anti roll bar d bushes slight movement

Fail 14 Oct 2010 70,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside 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)

exhaust has surface rust

front brake pads needed in about 3-4000 miles

front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

oil leak

rear anti roll bar d bushes slight movement

Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,336 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,076 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 46,012 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,942 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,284 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 14,922 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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KY03 FFA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KY03 FFA, 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 KY03 FFA registered?

KY03 FFA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is KY03 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 FFA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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