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PF03 EOR

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,820 mi
Last recorded107,820 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 EOR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 107,820 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Heavily undersealed.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 107,817 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Heavily undersealed.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,396 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake travel just met limits

nearside and offside inner sills have welded repairs

underside sump guard corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 100,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

under tray corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,891 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,116 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all metal brake pipes corroded

under body corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,346 miles

Brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect.

Front brake pads are low.

Nearside front tyre nail in tread.

Offside front slight play detected at the wheel

Fail 14 Mar 2014 84,338 miles

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

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

Brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect.

Front brake pads are low.

Nearside front tyre nail in tread.

Offside front slight play detected at the wheel

Pass 14 Mar 2013 74,405 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,359 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

front washers poor aim

rear number plate poorly secured

steering wheel has slight side to side play

wing mirrors repaired with tape

Fail 30 Jul 2011 62,593 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

front washers poor aim

rear number plate poorly secured

steering wheel has slight side to side play

wing mirrors repaired with tape

Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,570 miles

oil around steering rack unable to determin if p/s fluid

Fail 27 Jul 2010 54,570 miles

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

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

oil around steering rack unable to determin if p/s fluid

Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,335 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 38,551 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,716 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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PF03 EOR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PF03 EOR, 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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PF03 EOR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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