MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
advise front brake pads low
advise slight splitting at offside wiper blade
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise handbrake quadrant at rear sticking slightly
rear brake discs worn and corroded on inner surfaces
rear brake pads getting low
Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Surface corrosion on several metal brake pipes
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SR03 OLN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 SR03 OLN, 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 OLN registered?
SR03 OLN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 July 2003.
Is SR03 OLN safe to buy?
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