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RD03 ZDM

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,163 mi
Last recorded154,163 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 ZDM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 154,163 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 166,263 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 153,773 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 153,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 153,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 153,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 149,269 miles

n/s o/s headlamp aim detiorated

Fail 14 Apr 2014 149,269 miles

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

n/s o/s headlamp aim detiorated

Pass 3 Feb 2014 148,710 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 148,602 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 139,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 139,583 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 139,380 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 139,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 133,292 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 123,556 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 113,500 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 113,500 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside front position lamp appears dim.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 104,526 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 47,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 95,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 78,615 miles

Front number plate slightly disfigured (No. 4)

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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RD03 ZDM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RD03 ZDM, 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 RD03 ZDM registered?

RD03 ZDM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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