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RD03 ZSG

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,174 mi
Last recorded140,174 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 ZSG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 140,174 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 134,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 127,934 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 127,846 miles

Brake performance not tested due to chassis (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 122,997 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2017 101,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 114,195 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 113,455 miles

Advise rear tyres showing signs of wear near wear bars

Fail 5 Oct 2015 113,455 miles

Advise rear tyres showing signs of wear near wear bars

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 105,289 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 96,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 96,857 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 92,456 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 88,078 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 87,795 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 79,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 73,913 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 73,913 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 68,268 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 62,186 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 46,265 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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RD03 ZSG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RD03 ZSG, 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 ZSG registered?

RD03 ZSG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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