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PE03 NFC

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,020 mi
Last recorded104,020 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 NFC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2013 104,020 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components especially some brake pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2013 104,020 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components especially some brake pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2012 94,856 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 94,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Advise inspection of rear n/s handbrake , cable appears to be sticking

Nail rear n/s tyre tread

Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 78,927 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 68,426 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 59,123 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,370 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,927 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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PE03 NFC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PE03 NFC, 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 PE03 NFC registered?

PE03 NFC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is PE03 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE03 NFC shows 10 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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