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EN03 PVV

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,420 mi
Last recorded164,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 PVV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 164,420 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all age cracking (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes are corroded

both headlight lens are cloudy

damage to both rear light units

exhaust system corroded

slight play in both front steering rack inner joints

temp repair to nearside rear light unit

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 145,995 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre treads are misshaped

front prop shaft disconnected

oil leak from engine

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2016 145,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre treads are misshaped

front prop shaft disconnected

oil leak from engine

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2015 124,495 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 124,495 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 124,324 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 124,324 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 109,791 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 109,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 96,677 miles

strong advise strong smell of fuel from engine bay area

Fail 20 Feb 2013 96,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

strong advise strong smell of fuel from engine bay area

Pass 28 Feb 2012 86,179 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 83,887 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 2,356 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 72,246 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,650 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,001 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 43,365 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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EN03 PVV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EN03 PVV, 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 EN03 PVV registered?

EN03 PVV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is EN03 PVV safe to buy?

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