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SY03 CMF

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,915 mi
Last recorded91,915 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 CMF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 91,915 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 80,732 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,038 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside front fog lamp missing

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 20 Apr 2015 71,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside front fog lamp missing

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 1 May 2014 61,214 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge (245/70/16)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Apr 2014 61,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge (245/70/16)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 May 2013 49,373 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 49,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 39,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2012 39,305 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,158 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 28,158 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2010 22,026 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,328 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,324 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 18,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre sidewall has slight cracking

osf tyre sidewall has slight cracking

osr tyre sidewall has slight cracking

Pass 15 May 2007 16,630 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 14,574 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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SY03 CMF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SY03 CMF, 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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SY03 CMF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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