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SX03 CHY

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,983 mi
Last recorded136,983 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 CHY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 136,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 135,728 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 135,700 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded within 300 of seat mounting. (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 127,706 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hose ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

dampness of fuel around rear fuel pipes and tank

Pass 1 Jul 2015 110,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear sills holed outwith prescribed area

brake pipes have applied protection

Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,654 miles

nearside front inner sill is corroded and holed

nearside rear outer sill is corroded and holed

offside front inner sill is corroded and holed

offside rear outer sill is corroded and holed

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

unable to fully inspect sills due to skirts being fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2014 97,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d)

nearside front inner sill is corroded and holed

nearside rear outer sill is corroded and holed

offside front inner sill is corroded and holed

offside rear outer sill is corroded and holed

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

unable to fully inspect sills due to skirts being fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2013 92,597 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 89,126 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 89,126 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,841 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,545 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 76,545 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,184 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,201 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 53,874 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 53,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 40,172 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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SX03 CHY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SX03 CHY, 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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SX03 CHY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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