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VE03 LLT

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,083 mi
Last recorded128,083 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 128,083 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 128,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2018 123,587 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 116,765 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 111,258 miles

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

outer side steps slightly corroded x2

Fail 15 Apr 2015 106,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 106,111 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 101,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 91,923 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 10,568 miles

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

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

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

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

slight front brake im/balace

Fail 25 May 2012 10,568 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

slight front brake im/balace

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,097 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs have a lip on them

hand brake will require adjustment in the future

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 4 May 2010 67,007 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes rusty advise replace

Fail 4 May 2010 67,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear metal brake pipes rusty advise replace

Fail 5 May 2009 64,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2009 64,136 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 57,907 miles

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 57,907 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 46,669 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 38,295 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 38,295 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges.

nearside front tyre on 2mm.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,397 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 LLT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LLT, 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 LLT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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