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SR03 OPX

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,624 mi
Last recorded61,624 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,624 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 May 2012 52,693 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,809 miles

both front windsreen wipers do not oparate on intermit speed

Fail 29 Nov 2011 48,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front windsreen wipers do not oparate on intermit speed

Pass 4 May 2011 45,385 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 40,164 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,057 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 30,201 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 24,851 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 20,504 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 OPX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

SR03 OPX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is SR03 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR03 OPX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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