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AO03 CDV

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,138 mi
Last recorded143,138 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2018 143,138 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 138,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Droplink rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 138,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Droplink rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 121,972 miles

Rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

Fail 19 Dec 2016 121,971 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2015 111,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,799 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 85,725 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,725 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,553 miles

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

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

air bag light on on dash

offside & nearside tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak round oil filter ?

Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,969 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING LOW ON THE INSIDE EDGES

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 65,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING LOW ON THE INSIDE EDGES

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 56,668 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,416 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,229 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 21,036 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 15,155 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 CDV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CDV, 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 CDV registered?

AO03 CDV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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