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EJ03 NYP

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,276 mi
Last recorded135,276 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 NYP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 135,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 127,374 miles

both front tired worn on shoulder

both rear tyres starting to perish

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front outer cv getter loose and seeping grease

Pass 27 Nov 2014 118,978 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

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

Nearsaide outer cv gaiter seeping grease from outer end

Fail 26 Nov 2014 118,964 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs slightly worn

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

Nearsaide outer cv gaiter seeping grease from outer end

Pass 19 Dec 2013 112,784 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 112,784 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 102,545 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 86,523 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,241 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,553 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 64,553 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,841 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,622 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,589 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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EJ03 NYP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ03 NYP, 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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What year was EJ03 NYP registered?

EJ03 NYP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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