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AF03 VDP

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,762 mi
Last recorded151,762 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VDP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 151,762 miles

n/s+o/s rear under sills corroded +holed

Fail 28 Nov 2020 151,678 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s+o/s rear under sills corroded +holed

Pass 18 Dec 2019 148,081 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sills corroded but not effecting structural strength

Offside Rear Inner sills corroded but not effecting structural strength

Fail 11 Dec 2019 148,075 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sills corroded but not effecting structural strength

Offside Rear Inner sills corroded but not effecting structural strength

Pass 21 Nov 2018 137,408 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))

advice front fog warning light not working

nearside + offside under-sills corroded rear sections

unable to open fuel flap

Fail 16 Nov 2018 137,213 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexis hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexsis hose (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))

advice front fog warning light not working

unable to open fuel flap

Pass 15 Dec 2017 123,627 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 123,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 108,858 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 93,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 78,772 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,867 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 74,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear brakepipes corroded at the side of fueltank,parts of the pipes visible are not corroded excessively

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,732 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,995 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 62,980 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,507 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,752 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,072 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,294 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,486 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,544 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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AF03 VDP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF03 VDP, 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 AF03 VDP registered?

AF03 VDP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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