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MAH 500

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,487 mi
Last recorded80,487 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAH 500
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 80,487 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 80,487 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 77,127 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 74,064 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 73,437 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 73,437 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 70,601 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 67,958 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 May 2020 66,832 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,849 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,020 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,255 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 55,017 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 48,677 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 46,019 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,728 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,004 miles

All brake discs rusty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,003 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,580 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 30,596 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,789 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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MAH 500 is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MAH 500, 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 MAH 500 registered?

MAH 500 is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is MAH 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAH 500 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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