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AP03 NBL

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,682 mi
Last recorded149,682 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 NBL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 149,682 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner and offside inner sills corroding

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 145,892 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 138,470 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 131,677 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 125,355 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 119,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 112,345 miles

N/s rear brake disc corroding

O/s front tyre wearing thin on edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 112,318 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/s rear brake disc corroding

O/s front tyre wearing thin on edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 105,593 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 96,331 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,744 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 87,722 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 77,660 miles

n.s.f trackrod end has very slight play

o.s.r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,053 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 61,807 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 61,807 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,291 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,267 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,251 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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AP03 NBL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AP03 NBL, 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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AP03 NBL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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