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SM03 XPP

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,461 mi
Last recorded77,461 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 XPP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,461 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess centre pull cable has slight damage to outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links have perishing to rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded general corrosion on all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses @ rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 shock absorbers appear to have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 77,453 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lens cover (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link bent resulting in loose attachment (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lens cover (4.1.2 (c))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess centre pull cable has slight damage to outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links have perishing to rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded general corrosion on all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses @ rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 shock absorbers appear to have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens covers cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch plastics damaged

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,303 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 73,568 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 73,534 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,146 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,945 miles

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Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s front wheel arch has slight damage to trim around it

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 65,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 63,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,265 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,863 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Aug 2010 56,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Aug 2009 52,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,214 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,768 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 47,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,187 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 36,239 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,252 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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SM03 XPP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SM03 XPP, 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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SM03 XPP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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