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R50 OPS

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,945 mi
Last recorded172,945 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 OPS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 172,945 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 172,943 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 166,806 miles

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

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

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

nearside front bumper loose but not insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2016 159,840 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

intercooler leaking

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 19 Jul 2016 159,819 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

intercooler leaking

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 30 Jun 2016 159,662 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement rear axle parking brake cable (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement rear axle parking brake siezed (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror object (8.3.1e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

inter cooler leaking

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2015 151,191 miles

BRAKE PIPES ABOVE CHASSIS AND BY FUEL TANK NOT VISIBLE

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 151,117 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

BRAKE PIPES ABOVE CHASSIS AND BY FUEL TANK NOT VISIBLE

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 139,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 130,085 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2013 130,085 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2012 127,105 miles

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

front brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2012 127,049 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2011 120,359 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 120,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 109,441 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,597 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 74,142 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 61,947 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,719 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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R50 OPS is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R50 OPS, 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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R50 OPS is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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