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AO03 CEK

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,513 mi
Last recorded104,513 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 CEK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 104,513 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 104,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 95,911 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 95,911 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 85,970 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 85,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,484 miles

Body has slight corrosion at all four body mounting sections (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides - lens dull (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,470 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,375 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,929 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,188 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 48,433 miles

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On In side Edge

Pass 14 Mar 2009 38,150 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,493 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,458 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 23,458 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 18,947 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 CEK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 CEK, 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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AO03 CEK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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