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RY03 APK

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,016 mi
Last recorded115,016 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 APK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 115,016 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 115,016 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 109,203 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Handbrake travel is high.

Nearside front wing mirror glass damaged.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 102,174 miles

Engine management light on

N/s door mirror cracked

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 94,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 85,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 74,742 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 54,115 miles

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

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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RY03 APK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RY03 APK, 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 RY03 APK registered?

RY03 APK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is RY03 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 APK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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