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RV03 JVK

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

140,386 mi
Last recorded140,386 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 140,386 miles

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

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt buckle missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp lens frosted over (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp lens frosted over (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt buckle missing (5.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis cross beam excessively corroded and split open (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge 245/70R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge 245/70R16 (4.1.E.1)

odd size tyres fitted front to rear but matching across axles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brake have slight fluctuation (3.7.B.3)

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2016 134,481 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 4 Oct 2016 134,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2015 112,465 miles

brake pipe corroson /brake hoses ferrules corroson ./ ./

ns /headlamp top braket broken but at time of test headlamp secure

Fail 18 Mar 2015 112,452 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake pipe corroson /brake hoses ferrules corroson ./ ./

ns /headlamp top braket broken but at time of test headlamp secure

Pass 9 Apr 2014 100,790 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 100,786 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,223 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 96,216 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,640 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 89,595 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 83,462 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,479 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 76,476 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 67,721 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,721 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jul 2008 51,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,356 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 41,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,305 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 JVK 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 52.4%.

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 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 RV03 JVK, 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 JVK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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