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SH03 TVM

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

112,668 mi
Last recorded112,668 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 TVM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 112,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced fogged lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced fogged lens (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced mounts on rear axle (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 112,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced fogged lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced fogged lens (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced mounts on rear axle (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 112,626 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper brace badly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,704 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 98,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,554 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

both inner sills showing signs of corrosion

slight play n/s front anti roll bar bush

slight play o/s rear anti roll bar link bush

Fail 19 Sep 2014 87,554 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

both inner sills showing signs of corrosion

slight play n/s front anti roll bar bush

slight play o/s rear anti roll bar link bush

Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,776 miles

brake pads front and rear getting close to renewal required

Pass 9 Jan 2013 78,560 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Jan 2013 78,554 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

srs lamp on ,fail from april

Fail 13 Feb 2012 74,354 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

srs lamp on ,fail from april

Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,734 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Jan 2011 68,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Aug 2009 66,236 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 66,236 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 64,014 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 64,014 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 58,404 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 48,357 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 48,357 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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SH03 TVM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SH03 TVM, 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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SH03 TVM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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