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VO03 NDE

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,246 mi
Last recorded122,246 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 NDE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 122,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 110,870 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 99,699 miles

exhaust rear joint corroded

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Oct 2016 99,699 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust rear joint corroded

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 91,259 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 91,259 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,250 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,544 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,763 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,267 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 69,694 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 69,693 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,066 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,575 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,668 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 44,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,347 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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VO03 NDE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VO03 NDE, 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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VO03 NDE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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