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SW03 OGK

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,313 mi
Last recorded121,313 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 OGK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 121,313 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 116,990 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 111,484 miles

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 109,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 106,156 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 102,477 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 102,428 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 88,703 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 78,582 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2011 78,582 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,571 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 69,702 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 59,920 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 49,014 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,458 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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SW03 OGK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SW03 OGK, 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 SW03 OGK registered?

SW03 OGK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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The MOT history for SW03 OGK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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