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S7 EGK

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,952 mi
Last recorded149,952 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 EGK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 149,952 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 149,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 145,030 miles

Exhaust flexi corroded

coolant leak from radiator

engine management light on

Fail 27 Nov 2017 145,025 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced link from chassis to rear diff (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi corroded

coolant leak from radiator

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2016 140,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 140,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 132,594 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f "d" bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear "d" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 132,594 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake cable pivot (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f "d" bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear "d" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 122,843 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 122,843 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 111,118 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 111,118 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 101,785 miles

Exhaust Flexi Joints Wearing

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

PAS Pipe Starting To Corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2012 96,046 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 96,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 89,445 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 89,445 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 84,621 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 84,620 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 80,543 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 80,543 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 70,598 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 57,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 44,648 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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S7 EGK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S7 EGK, 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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S7 EGK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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