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AP03 RFX

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,991 mi
Last recorded166,991 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 RFX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 166,991 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 166,975 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

centre stop light not working

engine cover fitted

front brake discs lipped

general surface corrosion under body

rear brake pads worn

Pass 15 Sep 2016 152,851 miles

oil leak

rack weeping

Fail 14 Sep 2016 152,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed headlamps faded (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

rack weeping

Pass 3 Sep 2015 138,290 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 138,283 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front headlamp unit lenses deterioated

Pass 19 Sep 2014 130,247 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 110,939 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Aug 2013 110,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2012 92,708 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,952 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 84,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,061 miles

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

SRS Light on

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,668 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,845 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 RFX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP03 RFX, 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 RFX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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