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EK03 RWV

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,142 mi
Last recorded154,142 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 RWV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 154,142 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S hand brake low on effort

Fail 10 Mar 2016 154,142 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S hand brake low on effort

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 141,759 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 141,759 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 132,753 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 124,484 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 116,329 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 116,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 107,811 miles

front brake discs lipped both sides

Fail 11 Mar 2011 107,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs lipped both sides

Pass 5 Mar 2010 100,251 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 100,251 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 89,871 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 91,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2007 72,379 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 61,943 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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EK03 RWV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK03 RWV, 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 EK03 RWV registered?

EK03 RWV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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