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AC03 BUA

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,069 mi
Last recorded134,069 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BUA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 134,069 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Jul 2021 134,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

liberal quantities of underseal applied..

Pass 1 May 2020 127,429 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

sills corroded n/s&o/s

Pass 22 May 2019 121,371 miles

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar rubber front shock absorbers corroded sills corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 116,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 116,722 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2018 116,510 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 side of fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 31 Mar 2018 116,363 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

N/S Wiper Blade Smearing Slightly

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 108,886 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 100,649 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 100,649 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,407 miles

front anti roll bar saddle bushes

wipers in poor condition but still clearing screen

Fail 8 Mar 2016 100,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front anti roll bar saddle bushes

wipers in poor condition but still clearing screen

Pass 7 Mar 2015 97,624 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 97,624 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 93,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 93,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,424 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 87,039 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

crack in top of windscreen behind interior mirror

Fail 24 Aug 2012 86,839 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 82,208 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 82,208 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 76,733 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 64,745 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 64,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,337 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm!!!!!!!!!

slight play in nearside front wheel

Fail 25 Sep 2007 58,337 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre 2mm!!!!!!!!!

slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,212 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,203 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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AC03 BUA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AC03 BUA, 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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AC03 BUA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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