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KY03 SDV

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,627 mi
Last recorded118,627 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 SDV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 118,627 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 108,257 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,410 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,931 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,813 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,275 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,003 miles

front pads

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,598 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2010 59,598 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,866 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 49,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,032 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,245 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 33,226 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 20,934 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 SDV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

KY03 SDV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is KY03 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 SDV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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