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SR03 CPN

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,794 mi
Last recorded57,794 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 CPN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 57,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advise sills appear weak/minor corrosion but not to be considered to be in a prescribed area as yet

advise under vehicle general condition

Pass 23 Sep 2021 57,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advise sills appear weak

advise under vehicle general condition

Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,259 miles

advise brake pipes

advise exhaust brackets

advise front brake discs

advise rear brake discs

advise sills appear weak

Pass 4 Sep 2019 56,960 miles

advise centre exhaust bracket

advise sills and under vehicle condition

advise sweat at steering rack area

advise wear to all brake discs

Fail 20 Aug 2019 56,958 miles

Brake cable damaged rear handbrake cable across rear axle snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn snapped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective center bracket snapped exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

advise front disc's worn

advise front metal brake pipes slight rusting

advise oil sweat at power steering rack

advise rear disc's worn

advise sills

advise under vehicle and chassis surface rusting throughout

Pass 18 Aug 2018 56,391 miles

advise front disc's slight rusting

advise rear disc's slight rusting

Pass 12 Aug 2017 55,948 miles

advise front brake discs

advise front metal brake pipe

advise rear brake discs

advise remainder of sills

Fail 11 Aug 2017 55,948 miles

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

advise front brake discs

advise front metal brake pipe

advise rear brake discs

advise remainder of sills

Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,627 miles

advise all brake discs

advise off side brake pipe

advise sills appear weak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,621 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 54,621 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,383 miles

advise front flexi exhaust

advise front metal brake pipes slight rusting

Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,933 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,712 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 50,712 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,088 miles

advise slight play nearside front hub area

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,890 miles

advise handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,772 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 41,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly, close to legal limit

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

Recommend wheel alignment be checked !

Fail 19 Jul 2007 36,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,145 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,590 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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SR03 CPN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SR03 CPN, 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 SR03 CPN registered?

SR03 CPN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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