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KW03 BOH

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

417,883 mi
Last recorded417,883 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 BOH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2013 417,883 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2012 114,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

air bag light on indicating a system malfunction.

hand brake cables corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2012 114,912 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

air bag light on indicating a system malfunction.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 99,600 miles

air bag lamp on dash

Pass 27 Aug 2010 88,247 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,013 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 29 Jul 2009 74,013 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,466 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 61,466 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

air bag warning light illuminated

Pass 25 Jul 2007 56,923 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 56,923 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,660 miles

head light deflectors fitted , but not affecting beam pattern

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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KW03 BOH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KW03 BOH, 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 KW03 BOH registered?

KW03 BOH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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