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PF03 EOE

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,204 mi
Last recorded104,204 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 EOE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 104,204 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 97,386 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 86,161 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 76,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,833 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 73,265 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 73,265 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,751 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,971 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,437 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 55,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,671 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,815 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,828 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,361 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,778 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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PF03 EOE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PF03 EOE, 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 PF03 EOE registered?

PF03 EOE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is PF03 EOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF03 EOE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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