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RF03 ZWN

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,205 mi
Last recorded129,205 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 ZWN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 129,205 miles

SLIGHT RUST UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 29 Aug 2017 116,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chassis rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2017 115,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chassis rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,119 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,292 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 93,157 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 87,015 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,373 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 74,356 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,357 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 66,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,644 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,287 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,771 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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RF03 ZWN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RF03 ZWN, 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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RF03 ZWN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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