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K14 BTV

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,093 mi
Last recorded156,093 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 BTV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2020 156,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres perished on sidewalls and rear tyres on wear bars

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front upper wishbone front bush de-bonding

Parking brake travel

Rear shock absorber lower mountings corroded

Slight play in offside front drop link balljoint

Pass 6 Feb 2019 145,597 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes, above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 145,587 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system 2 pipes, above rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes, above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 145,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering tube (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/cannot access covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axel beam previous welding repairs

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 132,639 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 122,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front worn on the inner shoulder

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 113,553 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake effciency only just met

Pass 5 Jan 2015 106,762 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 102,976 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 96,456 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished advise replacing

Pass 10 Jan 2012 92,320 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 88,218 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 88,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 81,428 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 81,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 73,388 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 73,388 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 56,036 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 56,036 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,104 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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K14 BTV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K14 BTV, 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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K14 BTV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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