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BW03 MFF

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,565 mi
Last recorded170,565 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 MFF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 170,565 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2016 164,552 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 164,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking front to back pipes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2015 155,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 155,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 143,475 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 143,446 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 137,734 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 125,757 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 125,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 117,242 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 98,567 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 82,858 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 73,476 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 59,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,164 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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BW03 MFF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BW03 MFF, 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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BW03 MFF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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