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AD03 AXS

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,821 mi
Last recorded145,821 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AXS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 145,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 130,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 130,129 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 125,190 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 2 Jun 2016 109,315 miles

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

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

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

both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

engine cover fitted obscuring some items

general underside corrosion

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,499 miles

all brake pipes heavilly corroded and unable to fully asses all parts of pipes

anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

engine oil leak

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

general underbody corrosion

offside front lower arm ball joint dust boot cover split but no to excess

Fail 11 Jun 2015 92,499 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

engine oil leak

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

general underbody corrosion

offside front lower arm ball joint dust boot cover split but no to excess

Pass 10 Jun 2014 87,617 miles

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

both sides outer sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2014 87,617 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both sides outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,662 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 82,659 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 78,682 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2011 76,016 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,538 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,910 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

brake pipes coroded

Fail 14 Jul 2009 61,910 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

brake pipes coroded

Pass 1 Aug 2008 52,548 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 52,548 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2008 54,212 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 54,121 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 45,820 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 35,648 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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AD03 AXS is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AD03 AXS, 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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AD03 AXS is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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