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AO03 URJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,465 mi
Last recorded165,465 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2018 165,465 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle beam securing bracket (2.4.G.1)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 153,473 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 141,497 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 141,492 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 138,061 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 138,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 123,859 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 123,849 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 108,181 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,816 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 80,694 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 66,676 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,854 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,035 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,772 miles

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

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 URJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

AO03 URJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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