MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Dee bush on axle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 in wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Dee bush on axle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside number plate bulb slightly dim, still illuminating the number plate
Rear fuel pipes slightly corroding
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/REAR nail in tyre
headlamp masks/converters fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KV03 XMS is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 KV03 XMS, 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 KV03 XMS registered?
KV03 XMS is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 March 2003.
Is KV03 XMS safe to buy?
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