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EP03 OME

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,660 mi
Last recorded127,660 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 OME
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 127,660 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded parts of pipe hidden above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 127,660 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded parts of pipe hidden above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 112,529 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 112,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 108,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 96,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 96,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 71,809 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 65,119 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 65,119 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 20,449 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,977 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,379 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 56,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,669 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 47,463 miles

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

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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EP03 OME is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,500cc petrol 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 EP03 OME, 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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EP03 OME is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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