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MK03 XAV

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,887 mi
Last recorded90,887 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 XAV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2019 90,887 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis heavily corroded

outer sill covers fitted

under body/suspension heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 90,522 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Both rear doors corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2018 90,522 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle and rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Both rear doors corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,713 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,385 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,784 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,672 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 56,700 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,422 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,352 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 42,171 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,028 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 37,318 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,038 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 XAV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

MK03 XAV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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