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EA03 XFR

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

120,902 mi
Last recorded120,902 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 XFR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 120,902 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 117,516 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 112,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter split

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber gaiter split

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 112,940 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Rear exhaust pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter split

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber gaiter split

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 112,339 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 112,339 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 108,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 108,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 105,489 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 105,489 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 102,870 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe corroded

Hand brake travel long

Fail 3 Oct 2016 102,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe corroded

Hand brake travel long

Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 100,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,351 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,009 miles

Oil leak

Rattling noise coming from underneath the car, nothing obvious found

Fail 2 Sep 2013 86,008 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rattling noise coming from underneath the car, nothing obvious found

Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,819 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 75,737 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 68,953 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,953 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 May 2010 62,232 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 56,874 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 56,874 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,540 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 39,611 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 30,016 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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EA03 XFR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EA03 XFR, 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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EA03 XFR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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