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T7 OTW

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

138,943 mi
Last recorded138,943 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 OTW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 138,943 miles

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

Offside Rear corrosion to body

Pass 23 Jul 2025 135,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 131,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 126,349 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 121,503 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 115,663 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 112,494 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 109,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre shows edge wear

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover fitted

fuel pipes show corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2018 104,614 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspect brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2017 101,800 miles

front to rear [at rear] metal brake pipes show slight corrosion

front to rear fuel pipes show corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,501 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 94,952 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2015 94,951 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,415 miles

rear number plate held on by gaffa tape, slight movement in plate

Pass 30 Jul 2013 84,044 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,435 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front wipers dont park

Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,573 miles

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

handbrake cable swivel seized but not affecting handbrake efficiany

Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,212 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,277 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,407 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,769 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil level low

Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,240 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 29,189 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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T7 OTW is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T7 OTW, 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 T7 OTW registered?

T7 OTW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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