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FP03 RLU

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,073 mi
Last recorded125,073 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 125,073 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 118,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking. not insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal hose from reservoir to pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 118,555 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill sections (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe. DANGEROUS TO DRIVE (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking. not insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal hose from reservoir to pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 113,224 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 113,218 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 105,679 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside parkbrake slight low effort

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

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle brackets coroding

Fail 7 Apr 2015 97,528 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 97,528 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,572 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside park brake slight low effort

Fail 9 May 2012 79,469 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 May 2012 79,469 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 73,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 68,175 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,342 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 50,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2008 33,113 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,064 miles

dents and scratches to various panels †oil on engine and gearbox †alloy wheels scuffed

Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,341 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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FP03 RLU 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 RLU, 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 RLU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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