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PL03 VCX

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,960 mi
Last recorded108,960 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 VCX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 108,960 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 108,901 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 105,165 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts. (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine. ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 105,158 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle nearside and offside excessively corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts. (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine. ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 101,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,231 miles

coolant leak from water housing at rear of r/h cylinder head

front of underside of o/s sill slightly damaged & outer sills not fully visually checked due to plastic covers

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding at fuel tank area

handbrake travel high

oil leaks on engine & front differential

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

slight exhaust blow from front section

unable to visually check inner brake pads

Fail 3 Jul 2014 97,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant leak from water housing at rear of r/h cylinder head

front of underside of o/s sill slightly damaged & outer sills not fully visually checked due to plastic covers

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding at fuel tank area

handbrake travel high

oil leaks on engine & front differential

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

slight exhaust blow from front section

unable to visually check inner brake pads

Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,187 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both headlamp lenses starting to frost

brake pads not visualy checked

oil leaks from engine and front axle

slight damage to offside front of sill

Fail 15 Jul 2013 92,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both headlamp lenses starting to frost

brake pads not visualy checked

oil leaks from engine and front axle

rear brake pads worn to wear shims

slight damage to offside front of sill

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 20 Jun 2012 90,406 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 82,876 miles

all metal brake pipes corrorded near to reducing in strenght

engine oil leek

rear roll bar bushers and links worn

Pass 27 Jul 2009 76,089 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 76,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 64,714 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 50,956 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,584 miles

oil leak

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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PL03 VCX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,500cc petrol 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 PL03 VCX, 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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What year was PL03 VCX registered?

PL03 VCX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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