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P300 RAS

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,849 mi
Last recorded72,849 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP300 RAS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2023 72,849 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 71,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 69,829 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 67,749 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 64,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 64,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 53,773 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 50,961 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 44,676 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 44,676 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 37,958 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 37,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 33,825 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,940 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 29,896 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 29,896 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,392 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,266 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,054 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 12,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,230 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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P300 RAS is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P300 RAS, 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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P300 RAS is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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