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MD03 VMA

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,854 mi
Last recorded110,854 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 VMA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 110,854 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 106,559 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 102,730 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 May 2008 37,620 miles

(1.6B1.3)the nearside and offside driving dipped beam headlamps are set at their lower 2.75% limits

(3.5.1f)the front brake pads are wearing thin and may soon require renewal

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 050Kgf indifference

(4.1D.1)the nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Pass 5 Jun 2007 31,263 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,238 miles

covers to sills

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre cut on in ner shoulder

vehicle pulls to left when driven/more so under braking

Fail 26 Jun 2006 24,238 miles

Centre Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

covers to sills

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre cut on in ner shoulder

vehicle pulls to left when driven/more so under braking

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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MD03 VMA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel 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 MD03 VMA, 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 MD03 VMA registered?

MD03 VMA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is MD03 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD03 VMA 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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