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MK03 ULV

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,956 mi
Last recorded120,956 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 ULV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,956 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 115,175 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 108,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 102,647 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 92,839 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 82,545 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 64,494 miles

o/s/r tyre tread 0n 2.0mm

Pass 14 Sep 2007 63,483 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2007 63,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,488 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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MK03 ULV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 MK03 ULV, 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 MK03 ULV registered?

MK03 ULV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is MK03 ULV safe to buy?

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