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AG03 ZLU

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,396 mi
Last recorded167,396 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 ZLU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 167,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 167,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 158,725 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 157,081 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted

small chip in windscreen behind rear view mirror

Fail 7 Dec 2021 151,078 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted

small chip in windscreen behind rear view mirror

Pass 5 Feb 2021 146,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both inner sills in poor condition, not prescribed area

sill covers fitted

small chip in windscreen behind rear view mirror

Pass 21 Feb 2020 141,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

sill covers fitted

small chip in windscreen behind rear view mirror

Pass 25 Jan 2019 132,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

sill covers fitted

small chip in windscreen behind rear view mirror

Pass 23 Jan 2018 124,446 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 124,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 116,185 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 107,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 107,368 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 94,786 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,696 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,208 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 75,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside front tyre at 3mm tread depth

Fail 11 Jul 2012 75,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside front tyre at 3mm tread depth

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,597 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,484 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,010 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,190 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,085 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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AG03 ZLU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc 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 AG03 ZLU, 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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AG03 ZLU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 August 2003.

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