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AF03 VDJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,223 mi
Last recorded150,223 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VDJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2016 150,223 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint rear uj (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle beam distorted snapped and corroded (2.5.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre cracking

rear brake discs corroded

in my opinion this vehicle should not be drove on a public road

Pass 6 Oct 2015 139,954 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 131,402 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 126,082 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 113,737 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 104,939 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 92,390 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 181,057 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 174,067 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 163,588 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 145,979 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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AF03 VDJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AF03 VDJ, 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 AF03 VDJ registered?

AF03 VDJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is AF03 VDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 VDJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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