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PG03 AFX

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,750 mi
Last recorded88,750 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 AFX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2009 88,750 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 76,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 61,659 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 49,942 miles

WEAR TO BOHT FRONT TYRES ON INNER EDGE

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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PG03 AFX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PG03 AFX, 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 PG03 AFX registered?

PG03 AFX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 August 2003.

Is PG03 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG03 AFX shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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