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EG03 UXA

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,947 mi
Last recorded119,947 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 UXA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 119,947 miles

engine oil level

handbrake travel

Fail 5 Sep 2014 119,947 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine oil level

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

offside front tyre on legal limit advice change

Pass 13 Sep 2013 105,306 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 105,306 miles

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

Front washers weak

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 93,365 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 85,495 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 19,822 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 78,785 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre,under inflated.

offside rear reverse light lens is broken.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 78,785 miles

nearside front tyre,under inflated.

offside rear reverse light lens is broken.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 71,048 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 71,048 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,028 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Aug 2007 54,973 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 42,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EG03 UXA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EG03 UXA, 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 EG03 UXA registered?

EG03 UXA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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The MOT history for EG03 UXA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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