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CU03 LZP

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,213 mi
Last recorded111,213 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 LZP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 111,213 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 111,098 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 107,880 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,044 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 105,025 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 95,181 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 95,181 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,216 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 70,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 60,628 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,641 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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CU03 LZP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CU03 LZP, 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 CU03 LZP registered?

CU03 LZP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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