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EG03 VUT

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,234 mi
Last recorded116,234 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 VUT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 116,234 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 116,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked in yellow. Bolt moving in anchor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamps Cloudy

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 107,660 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 102,330 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 93,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,410 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,472 miles

Engine cover fitted

General corrosion to underside components

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Fail 1 Jun 2016 78,472 miles

Engine cover fitted

General corrosion to underside components

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 74,244 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 66,182 miles

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 28 May 2013 58,508 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 51,268 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 45,202 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,240 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,404 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,942 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,727 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,038 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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EG03 VUT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EG03 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

EG03 VUT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is EG03 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 VUT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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