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AK03 VLA

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,638 mi
Last recorded110,638 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VLA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 110,638 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Steering component deformed but serviceable RACK MOUNTING. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 110,638 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 106,647 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 101,614 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 101,614 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,622 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 96,622 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 92,291 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 92,291 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 86,117 miles

Both front head lamps deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 80,775 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,514 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,447 miles

steering rack offside mounting bush deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2015 69,447 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,346 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 65,346 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,524 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,136 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,440 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,641 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,318 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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 37,254 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 31,783 miles

O/Swiper blade split on lower end..

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,411 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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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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