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SF03 XAV

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,874 mi
Last recorded105,874 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 XAV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 105,874 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded

fuel tank showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2017 94,745 miles

Both headlamps starting to go opaque

Crack offside of windscreen in zone A but not materially affecting drivers view at this time

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

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Damp around steering gaiter (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Heavy corrosion outer sill / door shut and wheel arch

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis section close to suspension arm /anti roll bar and coil spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in axle tube to driveshaft bearing

Offside Front Tyre low inner edge

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Damp around steering gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake disc dust shield missing

Offside Rear Corrosion outer sill / door shut and wheel arch

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis section close to suspension arm /anti roll bar and coil spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear exhaust section broken

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 22 Dec 2017 94,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported Abs wiring fouling antiroll bar (1.9.2a)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps starting to go opaque

Crack offside of windscreen in zone A but not materially affecting drivers view at this time

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

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Damp around steering gaiter (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Abs wiring not clipped in but not fouling any components at this time

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Heavy corrosion outer sill / door shut and wheel arch

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis section close to suspension arm /anti roll bar and coil spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in axle tube to driveshaft bearing

Offside Front Tyre low inner edge

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Damp around steering gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake disc dust shield missing

Offside Rear Corrosion outer sill / door shut and wheel arch

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis section close to suspension arm /anti roll bar and coil spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear exhaust section broken

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 Dec 2016 81,585 miles

Both headlamps fayed

Centre exhaust front bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp Patten poor

Offside Rear Tyre getting low

Power steering rack damp of oil

Fail 23 Dec 2016 81,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Both headlamps fayed

Centre exhaust front bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp Patten poor

Offside Rear Tyre getting low

Power steering rack damp of oil

Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,274 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,910 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 58,308 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,354 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 55,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,502 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 53,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 51,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,800 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,763 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 49,752 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,289 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 41,247 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 41,239 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

excess travel on handbrake

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,718 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,252 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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SF03 XAV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SF03 XAV, 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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SF03 XAV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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