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CT03 RKA

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

217,533 mi
Last recorded217,533 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 RKA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 217,533 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 217,533 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 216,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (3.5.1n)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 216,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (3.5.1n)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 212,392 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 212,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 207,293 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 207,293 miles

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)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 201,036 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 201,036 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 195,304 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 195,304 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 184,421 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 184,421 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 160,107 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 160,107 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 140,227 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 140,227 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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 20 Jun 2009 125,117 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 125,117 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 109,915 miles

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 109,915 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 96,789 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,795 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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CT03 RKA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 CT03 RKA, 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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What year was CT03 RKA registered?

CT03 RKA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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