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AD03 ZRR

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,601 mi
Last recorded117,601 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZRR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 117,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 109,232 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 102,821 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 97,802 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,504 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 86,650 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 80,075 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,899 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 72,899 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,797 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,368 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,436 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,255 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 53,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 49,889 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,062 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,195 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,861 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 28,164 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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AD03 ZRR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AD03 ZRR, 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 AD03 ZRR registered?

AD03 ZRR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is AD03 ZRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 ZRR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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