MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,638 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Offside Steering component deformed but serviceable RACK MOUNTING. (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Headlamp aim too high BOTH. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering component deformed but serviceable RACK MOUNTING. (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH. (4.1.4 (b))
General Underbody & Component Corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Thin Inner & Outer & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Thin Inner & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
General Underbody & Component Corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Thin Inner & Outer & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Thin Inner & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
General Underbody & Component Corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
General Underbody & Component Corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front head lamps deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear nearside . goes to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear. goes to brake hose rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded goes to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
some of the rear metal brake pipes are corroded
steering rack offside mounting bush deteriorated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
steering rack offside mounting bush deteriorated
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
air bag warning light on
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)
Oil leak
O/Swiper blade split on lower end..
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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AK03 VLA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 AK03 VLA, 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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AK03 VLA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2003.
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