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CN03 UVU

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,135 mi
Last recorded140,135 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 UVU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 140,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various some greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (on the limit) (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle muddy, also slight corrosion I recommend it be cleaned back and a protective treatment applied

Pass 13 Dec 2021 136,222 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 129,446 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 123,918 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 123,911 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 116,688 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 116,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,099 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 107,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 101,339 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r D bush play (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 95,633 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 95,617 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 89,395 miles

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

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

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

dampness engine oil underside engine

Fail 8 Oct 2014 89,395 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

dampness engine oil underside engine

Pass 16 May 2013 81,826 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 76,180 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 71,564 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 65,975 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,335 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 52,994 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 47,067 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 39,257 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 UVU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 UVU, 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 UVU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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