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CA03 XJM

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,206 mi
Last recorded141,206 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XJM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 141,206 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear arches corroded both sides

underside corrosion

underside heavy undersealed

Fail 9 Feb 2024 140,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside Parking brake not working (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Handbrake cable pivot seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 136,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2021 134,983 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 134,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 134,806 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 134,193 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 120,497 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 120,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 110,119 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 110,119 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim not tested both front dip beams (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested Due to leak (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Apr 2018 110,119 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both front dip beams (1.8.A.1c)

Brake performance not tested Due to leak (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 107,274 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear of fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear of fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 107,274 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear of fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear of fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,773 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 101,575 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 95,106 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

rear coil springs very rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2014 95,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

handbrake travel high

rear coil springs very rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,472 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,310 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,251 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,286 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 68,106 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,947 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 62,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 56,349 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 48,927 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 68,926 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CA03 XJM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CA03 XJM, 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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CA03 XJM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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