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S555 VAD

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

115,706 mi
Last recorded115,706 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 VAD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 115,706 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 93,848 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR PART OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR PART OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 62,542 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 54,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside washer jet provides less fluid than offside.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 46,890 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 46,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,607 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 41,808 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,527 miles

Engine covers fitted .unable to check all parts

Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,788 miles

Engine covers fitted. unable to check all parts

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,495 miles

All four tyres are worn on the inner edges of the tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,344 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,594 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,227 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,390 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,121 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 12,146 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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S555 VAD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S555 VAD, 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 S555 VAD registered?

S555 VAD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is S555 VAD safe to buy?

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