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AG03 FWD

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,902 mi
Last recorded163,902 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 FWD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 163,902 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 163,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 147,428 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 147,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 143,355 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside inner sill corroded/holed

offside inner sill corroded/holed

Pass 27 Oct 2015 136,369 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines corroded

general corrosion to underside and chassis

nearside front inner sill holed

Fail 26 Oct 2015 136,369 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines corroded

general corrosion to underside and chassis

nearside front inner sill holed

Pass 17 Nov 2014 128,034 miles

offside & nearside front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Mar 2014 126,459 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 126,459 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 123,035 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 118,548 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 112,126 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 105,466 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 105,466 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 98,709 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 74,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 84,544 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 61,237 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 61,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,025 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 50,012 miles

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

O/S HAND BRAKE NEEDS SOME ADJUSTMENT

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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AG03 FWD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG03 FWD, 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 AG03 FWD registered?

AG03 FWD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is AG03 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 FWD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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