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SR03 OLN

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,001 mi
Last recorded136,001 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 OLN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 136,001 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 136,001 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 126,330 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 126,330 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 129,003 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 129,003 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 127,683 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 127,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 101,002 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 101,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 91,254 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 91,254 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 83,469 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,451 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,025 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 70,929 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,215 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 66,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,189 miles

rear brake discs worn and corroded on inner surfaces

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,257 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,367 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 50,366 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,375 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,116 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,267 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 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.

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