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PY03 EXT

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,867 mi
Last recorded159,867 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 EXT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 159,867 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

light under body corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2015 148,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Feb 2014 137,330 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 131,961 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 122,401 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r drop link worn

Fail 19 May 2011 113,461 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 113,461 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 102,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/r and o/s/r drop link slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2010 102,056 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r drop link slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2009 90,429 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 76,421 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 58,285 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,492 miles

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

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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PY03 EXT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PY03 EXT, 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 PY03 EXT registered?

PY03 EXT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is PY03 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY03 EXT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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