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R17 ABL

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,826 mi
Last recorded119,826 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 ABL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 119,826 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 119,762 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 115,646 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 107,483 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 107,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 100,908 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 91,632 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion near body mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,467 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,895 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,530 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 60,512 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

parking brake cable broke during efficiency test

Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,064 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 57,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,280 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 52,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,050 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 46,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,835 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,771 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,815 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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R17 ABL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R17 ABL, 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 R17 ABL registered?

R17 ABL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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