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VO53 ZWM

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,015 mi
Last recorded103,015 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 ZWM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 103,015 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 89,249 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 89,231 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 82,296 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pipes have corrosion in various places

Fail 8 May 2014 79,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 79,092 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 75,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,275 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 71,237 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,003 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 57,355 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,413 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,871 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,917 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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VO53 ZWM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZWM, 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 ZWM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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