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YR03 FNU

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,114 mi
Last recorded94,114 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 FNU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,114 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,827 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 80,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,395 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 54,716 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,955 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,695 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,219 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,110 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,131 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,180 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,191 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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YR03 FNU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YR03 FNU, 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 YR03 FNU registered?

YR03 FNU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YR03 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 FNU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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