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LW03 UEM

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

40,669 mi
Last recorded40,669 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 UEM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 40,669 miles

no reserve travel on park brake

Pass 16 Oct 2020 35,691 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 34,527 miles

Parking brake lever needs slight adjustment

Fail 15 Apr 2019 34,521 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Parking brake lever needs slight adjustment

Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 33,105 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 31,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 33,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 32,310 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 30,991 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 29,397 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 27,414 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 137,833 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 20,402 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,402 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,795 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 16,709 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,955 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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LW03 UEM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LW03 UEM, 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 LW03 UEM registered?

LW03 UEM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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