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EX03 XNP

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,870 mi
Last recorded73,870 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 XNP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2025 73,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 73,378 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 70,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 67,504 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 67,475 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 64,289 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 62,527 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 58,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 55,611 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Offside Rear Wheel binding very slightly when rotated by hand.

Offside front headlamp lens slightly cloudy.

Rear Number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 53,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade split but clears screen

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

Offside Rear Slight binding brake

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 53,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade split but clears screen

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

Offside Rear Slight binding brake

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 50,146 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,715 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,305 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,675 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,460 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,612 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,312 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,289 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,682 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,088 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,840 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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EX03 XNP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EX03 XNP, 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 EX03 XNP registered?

EX03 XNP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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