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CW03 XEC

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,064 mi
Last recorded165,064 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 XEC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 165,064 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 154,959 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 154,938 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside under sill back starting to corrode/poor repairs

Offside under sill back starting to corrode/poor repairs

Rear parkbrake lever has very little reserve travel may require attention soon

Pass 17 Jun 2019 152,296 miles

Nearside Rear sill back lightly corroded

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 152,292 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both hid lamps fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 148,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear sill to floor corroded body mount prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 145,658 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 141,226 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 141,207 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 135,831 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 30 Jun 2014 122,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 122,864 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 114,264 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 104,078 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,677 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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CW03 XEC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CW03 XEC, 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 CW03 XEC registered?

CW03 XEC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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