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SP03 ZTR

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,178 mi
Last recorded94,178 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 ZTR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 94,178 miles

brake pipe going to n/s/f flexy hose corroded

front to rear brake pipes at front flexy hoses corroded

slight play on o/s/f drop link

Fail 17 Jun 2013 94,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipe going to n/s/f flexy hose corroded

front to rear brake pipes at front flexy hoses corroded

slight play on o/s/f drop link

Pass 15 Jun 2012 81,126 miles

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

oil leak from engine

slight play on o/s/r anti roll bar saddle bush

wipers wont park properly

Fail 13 Jun 2012 81,125 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

oil leak from engine

slight play on o/s/r anti roll bar saddle bush

wipers wont park properly

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,861 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 73,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaking onto steering rack

rear fuel pipes corroded

three brake pipes at o/s/f wheel corroded

wipers faulty wont park properly

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,454 miles

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

b/pipe going to n/s/f flexy hose corroded

b/pipe going to o/s/f flexy hose corroded

both rear fuel pipes going to tank corroded

o/s/r b/pipe from flexy hose to flexy hose corroded

slight play on o/s/r anti/roll bar drop link

Fail 1 Jun 2010 63,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

b/pipe going to n/s/f flexy hose corroded

b/pipe going to o/s/f flexy hose corroded

both rear fuel pipes going to tank corroded

o/s/r b/pipe from flexy hose to flexy hose corroded

slight play on o/s/r anti/roll bar drop link

Pass 25 May 2009 52,477 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 52,279 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 44,160 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 44,160 miles

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

leak from oil filter area

Pass 8 May 2007 36,502 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 36,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate

parking brake lever travel

rear brake pipes slightly coroded

Pass 9 May 2006 28,300 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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SP03 ZTR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ZTR, 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 ZTR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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