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ST03 OGY

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,208 mi
Last recorded92,208 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 OGY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2021 92,208 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole within 30 mm on seat mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole be hide chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in front of chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole next to drop link mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front suspension arm snapped (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole next to spring (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre part multiply holes across chassis near side weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 92,207 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 87,697 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arbs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 87,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arbs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 77,063 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 66,103 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres have slight cracks in tread

Fail 21 Mar 2018 66,099 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres have slight cracks in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,869 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Front suspension components corroded

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

Offside front top ball joint dust cover damaged

Underbody covered in underseal

underside trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,696 miles

parking brake efficiency just within requirements

both front brake pipes corroded but unable to fully examine due to covers fitted

o/s front upper suspension arm balljoint dustcover damaged near excessive

rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

slight play n/s front anti roll bar bush

underbody,chassis and suspension components all showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2016 56,696 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front brake pipes corroded but unable to fully examine due to covers fitted

o/s front upper suspension arm balljoint dustcover damaged near excessive

parking brake efficiency just within requirements

rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

slight play n/s front anti roll bar bush

underbody,chassis and suspension components all showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,209 miles

both front brake flexy ferrules/pipes slightly corroded

both front brake pipes corroded but unable to fully examine behind wheel arch covers

n/s rear brake binding near excessive

Fail 2 Jun 2015 51,207 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake flexy ferrules/pipes slightly corroded

both front brake pipes corroded but unable to fully examine behind wheel arch covers

n/s rear brake binding near excessive

Pass 28 May 2014 45,172 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded but unable to fully examine due to covers fitted

signs of oil leak around engine area

Pass 29 May 2013 39,211 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 32,069 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 21,323 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 21,323 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 19,043 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 19,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2009 17,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

offside and nearside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated at bungee joints

oil leak from engine

Fail 6 May 2009 17,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly corroded

offside and nearside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated at bungee joints

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,281 miles

rear number plate digits slightly disfigured

Pass 17 May 2007 13,272 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 10,834 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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ST03 OGY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST03 OGY, 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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ST03 OGY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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