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CE03 MWY

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,085 mi
Last recorded129,085 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 MWY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 129,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 129,085 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 112,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf osf side walls cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2014 112,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf osf side walls cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,627 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 103,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 98,880 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 125,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 92,140 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 81,379 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,673 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine idle is erratic (sometimes high )

Fail 2 Feb 2010 70,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine idle is erratic (sometimes high )

Pass 8 Jan 2009 52,649 miles

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

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

advise cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Jan 2009 52,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,429 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 35,133 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 35,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,023 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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CE03 MWY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CE03 MWY, 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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CE03 MWY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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