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EP03 PRX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,051 mi
Last recorded111,051 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 PRX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 111,051 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror damged

Pass 31 Jan 2014 102,796 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 102,698 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 94,123 miles

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

front and rear brakes 75% worn.

n/s/f tyre on wear bars.

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,480 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 85,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 78,319 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,073 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,101 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,678 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE ACROSS REAR AXLE GETTING VERY CORRODED ON ONE END - RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 24 Jan 2007 47,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 PRX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PRX, 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 EP03 PRX registered?

EP03 PRX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is EP03 PRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP03 PRX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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