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VE03 LLD

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,900 mi
Last recorded137,900 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 LLD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 137,900 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 137,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 134,279 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 128,324 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 118,672 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 108,474 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 103,999 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 103,999 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 94,857 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 May 2011 94,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 May 2010 85,095 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 85,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 77,068 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 77,068 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 69,476 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 69,476 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2007 60,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 60,128 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 49,406 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 49,406 miles

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

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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VE03 LLD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE03 LLD, 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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VE03 LLD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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