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CN03 EFR

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,049 mi
Last recorded184,049 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 EFR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2019 184,049 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 176,053 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 168,991 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 161,409 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH IN WHEEL ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed AND CORRODED (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 161,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH IN WHEEL ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 151,437 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 151,437 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 142,628 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 142,625 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 136,590 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 136,590 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 123,993 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Jan 2012 123,991 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Feb 2011 109,693 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 109,690 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 92,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 92,837 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Feb 2009 79,494 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

tow bar securing bolts not fastened tight

Fail 5 Feb 2009 79,494 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

tow bar securing bolts not fastened tight

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,468 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Mar 2008 63,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Feb 2007 49,254 miles

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,254 miles

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,503 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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CN03 EFR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CN03 EFR, 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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CN03 EFR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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