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FP03 RKV

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,489 mi
Last recorded106,489 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 RKV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2020 106,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

rear centre seatbelt missing

Pass 8 May 2019 97,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear SEAT BELT BUCKLE CASING BROKEN

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Pass 8 May 2018 89,323 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)

Pass 9 May 2017 81,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 81,292 miles

Central Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 74,392 miles

slight brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,277 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,528 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,955 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,680 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,630 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,124 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 48,124 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,505 miles

Oil leak

bonnet release cable detatched from lever.

rear centre seat belt stalk clasp cover damaged,function o.k.recommend attention.

wiper blades judder on screen,recommend attention.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 41,505 miles

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

Oil leak

bonnet release cable detatched from lever.

rear centre seat belt stalk clasp cover damaged,function o.k.recommend attention.

wiper blades judder on screen,recommend attention.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,579 miles

bonnet release cable detached from lever

front brake pads appear to be worn very close to the minimum thickness,recommend attention.

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

oil leak from the filter area

slight play in the offside front hub

Fail 15 Nov 2007 32,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet release cable detached from lever

front brake pads appear to be worn very close to the minimum thickness,recommend attention.

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

oil leak from the filter area

slight play in the offside front hub

Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,544 miles

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

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

engine oil filter leaking

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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FP03 RKV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FP03 RKV, 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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FP03 RKV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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