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SR03 OPP

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,407 mi
Last recorded141,407 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 141,407 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT REAR FLANGE

WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Fail 9 May 2016 141,407 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT REAR FLANGE

WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Pass 17 Apr 2015 133,771 miles

Corroded underneath

Offside rear shock cover damaged,advise new shocker

Rear br pads look low

Pass 22 Apr 2014 123,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 104,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,775 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 85,695 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,090 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 69,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,557 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 59,557 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,489 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 50,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

HANDBRAKE PIVOT STICKING SLIGHTLY

PLAY SHOWING IN N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH

Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,427 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 40,427 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

HANDBRAKE PIVOT STICKING AT REAR

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

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

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,571 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear indicators

Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,242 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 OPP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OPP, 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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SR03 OPP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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