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B10 SED

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,780 mi
Last recorded78,780 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 SED
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 78,780 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,025 miles

Underside is heavily undersealed.

Offside front tyre is wearing low on its inner tread area.

Tow bar frame is starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 62,300 miles

OFFSIDE STEERING LOCKSTOP NUT IS CORRODED BUT STILL SECURE.

TWO EXHAUST BRACKETS HAVE BROKEN AWAY BUT SYSTEM IS STILL SUPPORTED. ATTENTION RECOMMENDED.

UNDERSIDE IS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 55,562 miles

Vehicle is heavily undersealed, preventing a full inspection.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 55,560 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear brake pads are approximately 75% worn.

Vehicle is heavily undersealed, preventing a full inspection.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,933 miles

Offside front brake hose metal section is corroded but not excessively yet.

Underside of vehicle is corroded generally.Cleaning and protection recommended.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,057 miles

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

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

corrosion started on exhaust

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

temp repair to exhaust flexi but no leaks detected

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,136 miles

Trye tread on all tyres starting to wear

exhaust front down pipe flexy part has temp repair with exhaust paste

Fail 11 Aug 2011 44,131 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Trye tread on all tyres starting to wear

exhaust front down pipe flexy part has temp repair with exhaust paste

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,536 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,969 miles

Tow bar starting to signs of rust

steering rack gaiters slightly damp of oil but not serious

Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,139 miles

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

corrosion started on exhaust, rear brake pipes and tow bar

Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,639 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 21,613 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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B10 SED is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B10 SED, 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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B10 SED is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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