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AY03 RDX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,394 mi
Last recorded102,394 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 RDX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,394 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner bumper panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner bumper panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 102,155 miles

vehicle badly corroded underneath

Pass 22 Dec 2018 101,058 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,176 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,930 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 78,930 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near side outer and inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear outer and inner sills (5.2.6)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely centre cable swivel partly siezed (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 86,299 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2015 86,261 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 79,604 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 79,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,896 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 66,896 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,744 miles

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

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)

two front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2012 57,739 miles

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

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

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

two front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2011 52,497 miles

Front to rear steel brake pipes adjacentto fuel tank showing corrosion but can not be fully seen.

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 46,047 miles

Slight corrosion showing on steel brake pipes.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 39,073 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 60,022 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 26,289 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,107 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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AY03 RDX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY03 RDX, 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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AY03 RDX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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