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EO03 VWH

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,807 mi
Last recorded124,807 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 VWH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 124,807 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyres worn low

Pass 2 Jun 2017 118,776 miles

Both sill panals corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded All on underside of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Offside Front Door handle broken

Offside Rear Tyre age cracking on sidewall

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 118,776 miles

Both sill panals corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded All on underside of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

Offside Front Door handle broken

Offside Rear Tyre age cracking on sidewall

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 108,420 miles

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

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

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

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

all exhaust rubbers weak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 104,483 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 104,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Dec 2014 104,392 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 96,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 89,118 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 1 Feb 2012 80,556 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 73,451 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 65,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 57,728 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

park brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 1 May 2008 49,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 40,214 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,430 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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EO03 VWH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EO03 VWH, 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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EO03 VWH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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