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EU03 UMW

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

235,820 mi
Last recorded235,820 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 UMW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 235,820 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 223,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lower sill repaired by welding covered by seam sealer /underseal

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear lower sill repaired by welding covered by seam sealer/underseal

Pass 25 Oct 2018 220,924 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 218,667 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 214,719 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 214,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 209,979 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 201,617 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 201,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 192,140 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 192,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 181,280 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 176,290 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 176,290 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 169,924 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 163,167 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 163,167 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 153,907 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 144,676 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2006 123,540 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 120,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 120,684 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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EU03 UMW is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EU03 UMW, 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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EU03 UMW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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