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VO53 LWD

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,014 mi
Last recorded199,014 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 LWD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 199,014 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 199,001 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking BOTH (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE EXCESSIVE CORROSION NOT IN PERSCRIBED AREAS

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 20 Jul 2016 186,119 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 186,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 178,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 160,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 145,805 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 135,018 miles

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

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

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

brake pipe corrosion

steering rack weeping

Pass 31 Aug 2011 121,031 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 109,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres on 2mm wear blocks

Pass 3 Sep 2010 109,633 miles

front tyres on 2mm wear blocks

Pass 21 Aug 2009 90,892 miles

Front & rear number plates starting to delaminate.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 73,666 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,600 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 53,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 40,600 miles

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

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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VO53 LWD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO53 LWD, 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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VO53 LWD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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