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AU03 XSA

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,447 mi
Last recorded134,447 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XSA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 134,447 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 134,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 123,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 123,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 118,261 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 114,585 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 102,905 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 102,899 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 91,887 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,209 miles

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

Offside front,Nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,449 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,228 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,637 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 25,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 25,453 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,325 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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AU03 XSA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU03 XSA, 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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AU03 XSA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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