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EK03 UAU

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,558 mi
Last recorded125,558 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 125,558 miles

Hand brake down on efficiency

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 124,281 miles

Hand brake just makes the requirements

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 123,345 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 123,341 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 121,272 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both sides inner and outer sills

Pass 7 Dec 2021 118,361 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,024 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 107,912 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 105,896 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 102,395 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes slightly deteriorated / slight movement

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlight beam pattern slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2015 102,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes slightly deteriorated / slight movement

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlight beam pattern slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2014 97,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 10 Apr 2013 98,445 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,623 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2011 74,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 74,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,680 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,976 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,927 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,203 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 UAU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK03 UAU, 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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EK03 UAU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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