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M70 TUN

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,763 mi
Last recorded126,763 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 TUN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 126,763 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 120,937 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 117,185 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 113,619 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 110,792 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 105,460 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,802 miles

slight oil leak on front diff??

Pass 7 Aug 2009 87,181 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 87,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 67,825 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,805 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 19,990 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,369 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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M70 TUN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 M70 TUN, 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 M70 TUN registered?

M70 TUN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is M70 TUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 TUN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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