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AX03 MTJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,451 mi
Last recorded126,451 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 MTJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2019 126,451 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both wheel arches and inner sills badly corroded

Various corrosion all over vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2018 121,147 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NSR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK GAITOR AREA (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

OSF INNER SILL AREA CORRODED TO EXCESS NEAR A BODY MOUNT - ADVISE REPAIR

OSR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

SLACK IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM - ADVISE ADJUSTMENT

Fail 4 Jul 2018 121,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability BRACKET DETACHED FROM REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CONNECTION TO REAR SECTION ROTTEN (6.1.2 (a))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OSF INNER SILL AREA CORRODED TO EXCESS NEAR A BODY MOUNT

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

SLACK IN PARKING BRAKE - ADVISE ADJUSTMENT

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Pass 12 Jul 2017 116,055 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

EXHAUST: MID TO REAR CONNECTING FLANGES ROTTEN

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component FROM RACK (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Fail 6 Jul 2017 115,997 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BESIDE FUEL CELL (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BESIDE FUEL CELL (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

EXHAUST: MID TO REAR CONNECTING FLANGES ROTTEN

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component FROM RACK (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Pass 26 Jul 2016 107,733 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear shocks badly corroded on shaft

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

weak beam image recommend recon

Fail 26 Jul 2016 107,733 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear shocks badly corroded on shaft

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

weak beam image recommend recon

Pass 23 Jul 2015 99,780 miles

COOLANT HEADER TANK CAP MISSING

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATED

MOISTURE AROUND N/S STEERING RACK GAITOR

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Fail 23 Jul 2015 99,788 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

COOLANT HEADER TANK CAP MISSING

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATED

MOISTURE AROUND N/S STEERING RACK GAITOR

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,676 miles

MOISTURE AROUND N/S STEERING RACK GAITOR

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLACK IN HANDBRAKE - ADVISE ADJUSTMENT

Fail 21 Jul 2014 89,666 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

MOISTURE AROUND N/S STEERING RACK GAITOR

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLACK IN HANDBRAKE - ADVISE ADJUSTMENT

Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 81,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,542 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

HAND BRAKE LEVER SLACK - RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT

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

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

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

SPARE TYRE AT ZERO PRESSURE

Fail 18 Jul 2012 74,542 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

HAND BRAKE LEVER SLACK - RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

SPARE TYRE AT ZERO PRESSURE

Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,457 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,850 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,309 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,712 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 37,461 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 28,962 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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AX03 MTJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AX03 MTJ, 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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AX03 MTJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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