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MD03 XEX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,411 mi
Last recorded92,411 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 XEX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 92,411 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

underside corrodeed

Fail 28 May 2026 92,409 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

underside corrodeed

Pass 30 May 2025 91,108 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 May 2025 91,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged missing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp does not work when side lamps are on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 May 2025 91,105 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when brake is applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when side lamps are on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 89,735 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 89,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 87,735 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 87,734 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 86,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 May 2022 86,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2021 85,524 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear parking brake linkage stiff

Fail 5 May 2021 85,524 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear parking brake linkage stiff

Pass 17 Apr 2020 84,861 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 82,467 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 82,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides . full length inner + outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,866 miles

ADVISE N/S+O/S INNER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear ADVISE CENTRE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE PIVOT SLIGHT SEIZED

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,900 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 74,320 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 74,316 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipes ecxess corroded and leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,228 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 72,206 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,720 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,790 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

incorrect plates in boot suspect may be fitted later

Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 56,698 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 53,054 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,054 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,725 miles

O/S N/S FRONT PIPES HAVE BEEN SHORTEND NEW PAD FITTED 64 25

Fail 17 Mar 2009 48,688 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,693 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 44,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,851 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 35,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,493 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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 XEX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MD03 XEX, 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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MD03 XEX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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