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RV03 FMJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,045 mi
Last recorded111,045 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 FMJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,045 miles

Front both headlight aims just within there visible aim, limits.

Front brakediscs worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel binding on slightly

front to rear brakepipe looks corroded hidden above fuel tank

Pass 4 Oct 2016 102,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Nearside Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 92,539 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,075 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 90,075 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 83,985 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,131 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 74,448 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,048 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,148 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 61,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 41,025 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,017 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,980 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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RV03 FMJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RV03 FMJ, 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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RV03 FMJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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