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RY03 OMH

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,476 mi
Last recorded151,476 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 OMH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2023 151,476 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 149,324 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 157,226 miles

Central Front front prop shaft missing

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear hard brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 147,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front front prop shaft missing

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear hard brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 144,788 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 138,057 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 138,057 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 126,129 miles

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE HOLDER DAMAGED

FRONT PROPSHAFT MISSING

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

REAR BUMPER SPLIT

Fail 13 Feb 2018 126,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR BUMPER SPLIT

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE HOLDER DAMAGED

FRONT PROPSHAFT MISSING

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 113,215 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 100,749 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 98,310 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 89,185 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 73,523 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 73,512 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 65,211 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2010 65,211 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2009 55,421 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 49,123 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 49,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 42,191 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres out of shape

Fail 12 Dec 2007 42,191 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres out of shape

Pass 19 Dec 2006 31,706 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 31,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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 OMH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OMH, 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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RY03 OMH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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