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AP03 GXE

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,155 mi
Last recorded150,155 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 GXE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 150,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to re-coil

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 150,052 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 150,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 140,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 140,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 136,470 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 136,449 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 136,415 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 131,068 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 124,835 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 117,667 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 114,512 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 114,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 108,417 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 108,417 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 102,029 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 15 Sep 2009 101,913 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Jul 2008 79,392 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2007 86,340 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 86,195 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 74,095 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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AP03 GXE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP03 GXE, 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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AP03 GXE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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