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SP03 TMX

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

112,973 mi
Last recorded112,973 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 TMX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 112,973 miles

heads lights bit cloudy

underbody very thick underseal throught

wipers poor

Fail 28 Jan 2019 112,940 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

heads lights bit cloudy

underbody very thick underseal throught

wipers poor

Pass 27 Feb 2018 112,597 miles

front brake pipes have slight rust

underbody has some rust

Fail 13 Dec 2017 112,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipes under n/s/f wing heavily corroded (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

intermittent fault with door locks recommend investigation

slight play o/s/f steering

Fail 17 Feb 2015 112,413 miles

Nearside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

bad rust on under body

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

power stearing pipes rusty

rear axel has been welded

rear body mounting rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2013 104,271 miles

corrosion on under body

fuel pipes very rusty

spare tyre flat

Fail 19 Sep 2013 104,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

corosinon on underbody and suspenion parts and fuel pipes

fuel pipes very rusty

rear body mountings very rusty

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Jul 2012 100,066 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,564 miles

full sill covers fitted,unable to inspect sill areas!!

n/s/f tyre bald on outer area...

o/s/r discs face corroded/slightly lower performance!!

Fail 21 Jun 2011 96,564 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

full sill covers fitted,unable to inspect sill areas!!

n/s/f tyre bald on outer area...

o/s/r discs face corroded/slightly lower performance!!

Pass 30 Jun 2010 93,102 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 149,717 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 149,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 129,837 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 111,118 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 110,801 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 93,720 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 93,484 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 71,390 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 71,390 miles

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SP03 TMX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SP03 TMX, 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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SP03 TMX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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