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K400 THT

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,751 mi
Last recorded174,751 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK400 THT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2019 174,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner 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))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded through at bottom

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded through at bottom

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake reserve travel borderline pass

Pass 8 Jan 2018 162,569 miles

o/s outer sill corroded at rear

Fail 8 Jan 2018 162,569 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s body mountings (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured on axle (2.4.G.1)

o/s outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 6 Jan 2017 151,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member around tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jan 2017 151,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member around tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jan 2016 141,778 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 141,665 miles

Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced crossmember (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

both main chassis brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 130,552 miles

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

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

brake pipe through nearside front wing corroded

brake pipe through offside front wing corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 130,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

brake pipe through nearside front wing corroded

brake pipe through offside front wing corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 116,715 miles

brake pipe to offside front hose rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2014 116,715 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

brake pipe to offside front hose rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2013 104,404 miles

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

slight smoke on acceleration

Pass 12 Jan 2012 93,621 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 71,414 miles

slight wear in nearside rear antirollbar mounting bush

Pass 3 Mar 2009 61,505 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 61,505 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,669 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 50,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 41,661 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 32,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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K400 THT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K400 THT, 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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K400 THT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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