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AD03 ZST

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,762 mi
Last recorded101,762 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZST
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 101,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

VEHICLE SUBJECT TO RESTORATIVE WELDING REPAIRS ANDN UNDERSEALING

Pass 18 Oct 2023 101,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

VEHICLE SUBJECT TO RESTORATIVE REPAIRS/UNDERSEALING

Pass 15 Mar 2023 100,331 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle subject to restorative welding repairs/undersealing

Pass 28 Mar 2022 100,211 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle had extensive restorative welding repairs /outer sills displaying slight corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2021 100,079 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle subject to restorative repairs/ welding/nsr outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2021 100,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing ALL WHEELS NUTS MISSING/NSR TWO MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

vehicle displaying areas and components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,874 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine bay covers fitted

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/s and n/s inner sills have surface rust

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around o/s steering rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar chassis/bracket has surface rust

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 94,874 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine bay covers fitted

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

O/s and n/s inner sills have surface rust

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around o/s steering rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar chassis/bracket has surface rust

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,724 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around o/s steering rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s inner sills have surface rust

Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,198 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 86,166 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 80,465 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,753 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel piping has surface corrosion

towbar ball and electrcal socket covered

Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

towbar ball and electric socket covered

Fail 17 Jun 2014 68,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

towbar ball and electric socket covered

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,664 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,005 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,067 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 52,066 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,339 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,267 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres tread depth 3 mm approx.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,854 miles

nearside front tyre 3-4mm of tread approx

nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx worn inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,673 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,032 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 ZST is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AD03 ZST, 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 ZST is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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