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MD03 XFF

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,835 mi
Last recorded118,835 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 XFF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 118,835 miles

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

Central Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both side wings corroded

Underbody and rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 111,331 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 103,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2022 97,197 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 90,688 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 90,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,206 miles

n/s & o/s inner sills slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2018 85,665 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 82,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 79,272 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,674 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 71,175 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 71,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,581 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 61,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,649 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,765 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,389 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,810 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,548 miles

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

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 XFF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XFF, 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 XFF registered?

MD03 XFF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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