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NY03 FJA

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,524 mi
Last recorded112,524 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 FJA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 112,524 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 10,119 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 89,740 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 83,031 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 62,428 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 53,233 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,233 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,895 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 33,389 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 22,645 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,928 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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NY03 FJA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NY03 FJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NY03 FJA registered?

NY03 FJA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is NY03 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY03 FJA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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