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RV03 JWD

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,760 mi
Last recorded104,760 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 JWD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 104,760 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 88,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 88,790 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody surface corrosion

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 86,920 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 86,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 85,588 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

towbar heavily corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 84,095 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 81,752 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,140 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,118 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,726 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,807 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 64,468 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,468 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,116 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,082 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,667 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,274 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,422 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,927 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,350 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,725 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 22,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 JWD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 JWD, 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 RV03 JWD registered?

RV03 JWD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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