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N40 MDT

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,855 mi
Last recorded179,855 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 MDT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 179,855 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 179,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holes both offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 172,768 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 172,768 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 160,703 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 160,656 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 150,554 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 135,266 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 135,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 124,515 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 124,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2012 111,477 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 99,869 miles

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

Rear inner anti roll bar bushes slight worn

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Fail 21 Feb 2012 99,869 miles

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

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

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

Rear inner anti roll bar bushes slight worn

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Fail 21 Mar 2011 83,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,885 miles

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

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 1 Nov 2010 82,307 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 71,752 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,088 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,465 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,721 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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N40 MDT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N40 MDT, 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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N40 MDT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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