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KY03 FFE

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,369 mi
Last recorded136,369 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 FFE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 136,369 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 122,623 miles

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 110,094 miles

All tyres worn uneven

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,262 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 92,068 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 92,068 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,961 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,174 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 75,616 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 75,616 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 70,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 66,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,375 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 61,375 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,579 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,651 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 39,876 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 FFE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FFE, 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 FFE registered?

KY03 FFE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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