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PX03 MXW

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Lpg 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,595 mi
Last recorded109,595 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 MXW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2015 109,595 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 101,064 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 101,063 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 91,273 miles

Rear Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 91,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Panhard rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

front prop shaft missing

Fail 6 Jun 2013 90,914 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front propshaft missing

Front tyres badly scrubbed

Nails in NSR Tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Tailgate corroded around High level brake light

Pass 25 Jun 2012 84,857 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system and temporary repair on front flexible joint

MIL on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Tailgate corroded around hi-level brake lamp

Tailgate struts failed

Fail 25 Jun 2012 84,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Corrosion to exhaust system and temporary repair on front flexible joint

MIL on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Tailgate corroded around hi-level brake lamp

Tailgate struts failed

Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,988 miles

Front diff leaking oil at pinion seal

Gas filler bracket damaged

Tow bar chafing on gas storage tank

Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,262 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 67,155 miles

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

Oil leaking from nearside front diff seal.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,181 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,810 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 34,007 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,534 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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PX03 MXW is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX03 MXW, 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 PX03 MXW registered?

PX03 MXW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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