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VE03 LLP

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,156 mi
Last recorded82,156 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 LLP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 82,156 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 82,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

1

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 81,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 11 May 2020 81,026 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both rear linkages bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 May 2019 78,871 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 78,871 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 76,094 miles

light crossion

Fail 10 May 2018 76,094 miles

Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

light crossion

Pass 13 May 2017 73,201 miles

advise front disks

both rear on limet

Pass 7 May 2016 69,735 miles

advise brake disks

Pass 9 May 2015 67,430 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 63,900 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 60,201 miles

advise light crossion floor pan

Pass 15 May 2012 56,149 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 52,656 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 47,621 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 47,621 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 42,302 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 42,302 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 35,721 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 30,509 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 24,006 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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VE03 LLP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VE03 LLP, 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 VE03 LLP registered?

VE03 LLP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is VE03 LLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 LLP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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