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2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,565 mi
Last recorded115,565 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND03 NUM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 115,565 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

front pads low

heavy surface corrosion around rear body mounts

on high level bulb not working on stop light.

surface corrosion to offside rear back plate

surface corrosion to rear coil springs and spring mounts

Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,736 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn all round front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn all round front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 102,662 miles

abs sensor wire brackets broken offside front and nearside front.

oil leak around rear of gearbox.

steering rack bush deteriorated offside.

surface corrosion to rear coil springs.

Fail 3 Jan 2015 102,540 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

abs sensor wire brackets broken offside front and nearside front.

oil leak around rear of gearbox.

steering rack bush deteriorated offside.

surface corrosion to rear coil springs.

Pass 4 Jan 2014 91,030 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight leak from the rear of the gearbox.

slight play in offside rear anti-roll link rod.

steering rack bush deteriorated.

surface corrosion to chassis and suspension.

Pass 5 Jan 2013 84,230 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,927 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 69,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,910 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,275 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,692 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,239 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,096 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 35,096 miles

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

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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ND03 NUM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ND03 NUM, 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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ND03 NUM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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