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PCZ 7001

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,690 mi
Last recorded136,690 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCZ 7001
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 136,690 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear shaft front UJ (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Fail 20 Sep 2021 136,688 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear shaft front UJ (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 127,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 127,817 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,595 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 112,313 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 112,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel has restricted movement

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,320 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 111,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper tie rod to axle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle bracket (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod to axle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced bracket to axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside and Offside rear and rear upper spring mounting areas heavy surface corrosion

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 103,576 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

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

both rear spring mounts showing signs of advancing surface corrosion

rear chassis showing signs of surface of surface corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2016 103,571 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

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

both rear spring mounts showing signs of advancing surface corrosion

rear chassis showing signs of surface of surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2015 97,776 miles

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

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

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

front prop shaft missing

fuel tank slightly corroded

offside rear bumper mount corroded away, bumper still secure

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear chassis/suspension parts

Fail 22 Jan 2015 97,762 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front prop shaft missing

fuel pipe in centre of vehicle crushed/slightly damaged, not leaking

fuel tank slightly corroded

offside rear bumper mount corroded away, bumper still secure

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

spare tyre flat

surface corrosion to front and rear chassis/suspension parts

Pass 12 Feb 2014 93,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 93,138 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,161 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,325 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 52,244 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,719 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,730 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,139 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,898 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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PCZ 7001 is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PCZ 7001, 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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PCZ 7001 is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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