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AO03 XGX

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

237,831 mi
Last recorded237,831 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XGX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 237,831 miles

offside and nearside inner and outer sills badly corroded cant be checked because plastic covers

sills and x members badly corroded

Fail 13 May 2021 237,831 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sills and x members badly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 231,073 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 222,595 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

water leak from back of engine

Fail 15 Mar 2019 222,595 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

water leak from back of engine

Pass 24 Mar 2018 211,181 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 200,155 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 200,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 195,880 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 195,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 187,619 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 187,619 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 9 Jul 2014 180,178 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 172,366 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

steering rack mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 164,573 miles

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 147,775 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 138,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 122,908 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 122,908 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2008 112,900 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 93,118 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front steering rack gaitors seaping power steering fluid.

slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes.

Fail 22 May 2007 93,118 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front steering rack gaitors seaping power steering fluid.

slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes.

Pass 25 May 2006 70,624 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 XGX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XGX, 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 XGX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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