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AO03 CFF

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,591 mi
Last recorded125,591 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 CFF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 125,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 116,648 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 109,796 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 109,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement broken (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,838 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 92,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Aug 2013 86,387 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 78,684 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 78,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 75,768 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,609 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 68,609 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,213 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 58,277 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 58,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,230 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 6 Dec 2007 47,092 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 39,775 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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AO03 CFF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO03 CFF, 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 AO03 CFF registered?

AO03 CFF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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