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AM52 BFX

2003 Kia Sorento

White Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,135 mi
Last recorded82,135 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BFX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2009 82,135 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 72,524 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 72,523 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 63,192 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 63,187 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 49,788 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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AM52 BFX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in White with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AM52 BFX, 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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How do I check the history of AM52 BFX?

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What year was AM52 BFX registered?

AM52 BFX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM52 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 BFX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM52 BFX have outstanding finance?

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