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AE03 OTT

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,255 mi
Last recorded115,255 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OTT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 115,255 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 114,459 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel & upright closing panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel & upright closing panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 113,355 miles

Advanced Corrosion detected at nearside & offside rear inner body sills

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear chassis rusted

Fail 8 Mar 2019 113,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Advanced Corrosion detected at nearside & offside rear inner body sills

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear chassis rusted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,097 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear chassis rusted

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

•Outer sills covered

Fail 9 Mar 2018 109,095 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear chassis rusted

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

•Outer sills covered

Pass 8 Mar 2017 103,834 miles

Inner sills and rear chassis rusted

Outer sills covered

Fail 8 Mar 2017 103,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Inner sills and rear chassis rusted

Outer sills covered

Pass 12 Mar 2016 99,902 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 92,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,777 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,122 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 75,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 69,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,848 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 61,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,457 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,966 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,526 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,111 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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AE03 OTT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE03 OTT, 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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AE03 OTT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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