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AC03 CVX

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,321 mi
Last recorded147,321 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 147,321 miles

Advise both headlamp lenses starting to go opaque and beam pattern reflects this slightly

Advise front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

Advise front brake pads look to be wearing low

Advise front steel brake pipe in nearside front wheelarch slightly corroded

Advise fuel lines under vehicle corroded

Advise handbrake lever feels like attention is required

Advise offside rear suspension coil spring heavily corroded

Advise slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Advise small stonechips to windscreen

Advise wiperblades smearing slightly on screen

Pass 4 Oct 2013 132,379 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on the inside

Fail 4 Oct 2013 132,379 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres wearing on the inside

Fail 23 Sep 2013 132,230 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

All tyres badly perished and cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2012 124,672 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2012 124,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 114,716 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2011 87,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 97,675 miles

play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2009 83,132 miles

o/s/f tyre cutting out inside edge

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 4 Jul 2008 72,743 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 72,743 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 65,163 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 56,204 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 CVX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CVX, 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 AC03 CVX registered?

AC03 CVX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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