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SK03 EZW

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,818 mi
Last recorded122,818 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 EZW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 122,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 104,434 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 104,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed at front (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,583 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 91,392 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 85,323 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 82,380 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 78,272 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,310 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 67,310 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,259 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,213 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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SK03 EZW is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SK03 EZW, 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 SK03 EZW registered?

SK03 EZW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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The MOT history for SK03 EZW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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