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BG03 XAK

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,130 mi
Last recorded131,130 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XAK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 131,130 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brakes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2020 125,506 miles

front brake discs pitted

general underside corrosin

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 112,327 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 105,699 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component light misting on rack gaitors (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 105,697 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside inner sills (5.2.6)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component light misting on rack gaitors (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 100,856 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 100,856 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,265 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,627 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,192 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,721 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

inner sills slightly corroded

n/s/f steering gaiter slight oil mist

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis slight corrosion

rear crossmember slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,199 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,559 miles

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

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

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

n/s front gater oil mist

slight corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r chassis

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,138 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 59,908 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 54,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 54,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,211 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 38,209 miles

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

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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BG03 XAK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BG03 XAK, 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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BG03 XAK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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