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VO03 OVS

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,735 mi
Last recorded146,735 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 OVS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 146,735 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 133,984 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 126,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 120,279 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 108,662 miles

both front tyres well worn on edges 245/70/16

front to rear steel brake pipes badly corroded at rear

n/s/r brake sticking

oil leak from engine area

wiper blades poor

Pass 1 Apr 2010 94,350 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 94,244 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 80,462 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,467 miles

Front brake pads look well worn

Pass 31 Mar 2007 46,470 miles

both front wipper blades in poor condtion.

Fail 31 Mar 2007 46,470 miles

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

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

both front wipper blades in poor condtion.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,276 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 OVS is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO03 OVS, 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 VO03 OVS registered?

VO03 OVS is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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