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RY03 OLW

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,686 mi
Last recorded148,686 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 OLW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 148,686 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

CHASSIS RUSTY

FUEL PIPES ARE RUSTY.

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 1.6mm ON THE INNER TREAD AREA.

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 148,684 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

CHASSIS RUSTY

FUEL PIPES ARE RUSTY.

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

INFO ONLY ...TYRE SIZE 245/70/16 107H M+S

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 1.6mm ON THE INNER TREAD AREA.

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 138,584 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 138,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 124,737 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

b rake binding nearside rear

spare tyre below minimum tread limit

suspect fault with nearside park brake. limited movement in cable.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 124,737 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

b rake binding nearside rear

suspect fault with nearside park brake. limited movement in cable.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 109,218 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 109,007 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,588 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,849 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 75,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,591 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,282 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,529 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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RY03 OLW is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RY03 OLW, 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 RY03 OLW registered?

RY03 OLW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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