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DY03 ZBT

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,074 mi
Last recorded137,074 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 ZBT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 137,074 miles

EXTERIOR SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL CORROSION INSPECTION OF PRECRIBED AREAS

FRONT HEADLAMPS FADED/DETERIORATED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 May 2017 137,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" MOUNT (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened MOUNT ATTACHED TO AXLE (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X 2 OVER FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

EXTERIOR SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL CORROSION INSPECTION OF PRECRIBED AREAS

FRONT HEADLAMPS FADED/DETERIORATED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion FLOOR/SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion FLOOR/SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 123,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear axle surface corrosion

signs of corrosion to both outer sills unable to fully inspect due to sill covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 123,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear axle surface corrosion

signs of corrosion to both outer sills unable to fully inspect due to sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 116,532 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2015 116,522 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,181 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,362 miles

n/s rear tyre low on edge

Pass 7 Apr 2012 93,883 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Apr 2012 93,883 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Apr 2011 86,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear no plates starting to delaminate

n/s/f wiper slightly split

Pass 5 Apr 2011 86,777 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear no plates starting to delaminate

n/s/f wiper slightly split

Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,956 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,719 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 30,719 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,782 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,785 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 27,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DY03 ZBT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY03 ZBT, 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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DY03 ZBT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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