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AO03 EZU

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

169,797 mi
Last recorded169,797 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 169,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 167,447 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded & damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

fog lamp switch sticks slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2018 167,447 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded & damaged ()

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

fog lamp switch sticks slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2017 164,075 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 164,069 miles

Emissions not tested excessive oil level (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides lens cover deteriated both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sill area chalked.plastic trims make inspection difficult. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working came on during test,intermittent (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area. trims covering sill inspection difficult (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working came on when tailgate shut (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill area chalked.plastic trim covering sill making inspection difficult (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear arch with door open corroded

Offside Front slight brake bind apparent,not considered ecessive

Offside Rear bumper/reflector area damaged but not considered excessive

Offside Rear wheel arch area with door open and door, very corroded

Oil leak bad bad oil leaks from various areas ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing front prop missing ()

driver seat belt buckle,sometimes sticks . may need adjustment or repair

rear fog lamp switch sticks some times.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 163,671 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured link arm broken (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 158,490 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 158,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 151,984 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

Fail 20 Feb 2015 151,984 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2014 144,128 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 144,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 136,274 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 136,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 124,038 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 124,038 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 120,248 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 120,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 109,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 109,043 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 98,408 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 98,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 86,677 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 56,454 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 EZU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 EZU, 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 EZU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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