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AY03 BYZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,101 mi
Last recorded158,101 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BYZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 158,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill rough outside prescrribed area

Nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Offside Front slight dampness around rack

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill rough outside prescrribed area

Offside plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 157,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 154,527 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 148,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 148,374 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 140,322 miles

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 140,320 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 sump ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 130,263 miles

Both front tyres wearing off on inside edge abnormal wear

Fail 27 Oct 2016 130,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres wearing off on inside edge abnormal wear

Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,824 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 118,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 111,755 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 111,720 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 106,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 98,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,645 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 81,595 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 81,595 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,373 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 72,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 65,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 58,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 50,075 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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AY03 BYZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AY03 BYZ, 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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AY03 BYZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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