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AP03 VBZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

141,565 mi
Last recorded141,565 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VBZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2023 141,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected and outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected and outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion to under body and rear axle casing

Pass 10 Nov 2022 138,697 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill soft to touch

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner sill soft to touch

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 135,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,053 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 122,945 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 112,414 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 102,621 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,359 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,147 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,333 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 56,355 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,183 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,878 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,711 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,821 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,483 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 30,579 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,305 miles

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,215 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 VBZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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