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AD03 ZSR

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,779 mi
Last recorded66,779 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZSR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,779 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 66,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

one bulb in high level brake light inop

slight misting of oil around steering rack gaiters

Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,046 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust fouling tow bar and wiring harness at rear

Pass 13 Aug 2007 55,698 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 42,420 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 ZSR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZSR, 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 ZSR registered?

AD03 ZSR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is AD03 ZSR safe to buy?

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