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LM03 OML

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,831 mi
Last recorded42,831 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 OML
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,831 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,524 miles

1,Nearside front tyre worn at outer edge.

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,237 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,597 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,962 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 30,960 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,540 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2006 19,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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LM03 OML is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM03 OML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM03 OML registered?

LM03 OML is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is LM03 OML safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 OML shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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