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SX03 ENP

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,815 mi
Last recorded75,815 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 ENP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,815 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,731 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 69,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 66,119 miles

Front metal brake pipes rusty.

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

Nearside rear brake pipe rusty.

Offside rear brake pipe rusty.

Play in o/s/f track rod end.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,119 miles

Front metal brake pipes rusty.

Nearside rear brake pipe rusty.

Offside rear brake pipe rusty.

Play in o/s/f track rod end.

Fail 9 Jun 2009 66,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Handbrake requires adjusted.

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

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

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

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

Play in o/s/f track rod end.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 59,448 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 59,448 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 50,359 miles

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

drive belt cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2007 50,359 miles

drive belt cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2006 41,203 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 ENP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SX03 ENP, 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 ENP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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