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CN03 UVK

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,740 mi
Last recorded137,740 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 UVK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 137,740 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear all arb link bushes perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi within 30cm of towbar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis corroded and covered in waxoil but no visable holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 135,238 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 135,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 134,951 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear exhaust box jiont heavly corroded and small blow (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output coth fronts (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering rack gaiter /seal slight leak (2.3.3b)

all body genral corroded

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

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 17 Nov 2016 131,138 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 131,138 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 127,211 miles

All brake brake pipe corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe corroded

Oil leaks

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 127,168 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both rear body (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

All brake brake pipe corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe corroded

Oil leaks

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 121,566 miles

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

Oil leak

both inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 19 Nov 2013 117,321 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 107,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 95,646 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 80,710 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Nov 2010 80,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 66,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 57,083 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,868 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 35,448 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,307 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 UVK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CN03 UVK, 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 UVK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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