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SM03 XPS

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,514 mi
Last recorded76,514 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 XPS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,514 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 73,630 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 71,419 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 71,419 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 69,104 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,861 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 66,854 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,875 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 62,912 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 59,577 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 52,385 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 52,385 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 44,382 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 44,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 34,996 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 34,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,376 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,372 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 XPS is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SM03 XPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM03 XPS?

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What year was SM03 XPS registered?

SM03 XPS is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is SM03 XPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM03 XPS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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