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EF03 CVX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,340 mi
Last recorded136,340 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 CVX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 136,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 128,420 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Nov 2016 128,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 118,122 miles

both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak from engine

outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of a body mount

Fail 28 Oct 2015 118,110 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak from engine

outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of a body mount

Pass 30 Oct 2014 114,820 miles

rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2013 111,441 miles

rear brake pads are low

Pass 2 Nov 2012 103,712 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 96,351 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 89,208 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,004 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 74,030 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Fail 31 Oct 2008 74,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 5 Nov 2007 64,102 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 49,472 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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EF03 CVX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF03 CVX, 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 EF03 CVX registered?

EF03 CVX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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