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RV03 FLE

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

215,473 mi
Last recorded215,473 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 FLE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 215,473 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 215,408 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 215,369 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 215,022 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 200,586 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 200,281 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 134,552 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 134,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 124,445 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 124,445 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 113,024 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 113,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 101,305 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 88,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 73,019 miles

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

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

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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RV03 FLE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV03 FLE, 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 RV03 FLE registered?

RV03 FLE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is RV03 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 FLE shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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