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AO03 CDU

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,778 mi
Last recorded107,778 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 CDU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,778 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and +5yrs (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over tank/chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and +5yrs (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

slight noise on rear diff

Pass 11 Sep 2015 102,896 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 102,894 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 93,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,205 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2013 87,205 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,923 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 70,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,127 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 69,127 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,927 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,305 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 60,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,205 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 55,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 54,931 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 544,201 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 54,417 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

various oil and water leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,389 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2006 31,539 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 CDU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO03 CDU, 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 CDU registered?

AO03 CDU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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