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EY03 COH

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,030 mi
Last recorded157,030 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 COH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 157,030 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread but not down to cords

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2018 157,030 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread but not down to cords

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2017 149,922 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 149,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 139,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 123,248 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 107,053 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 94,064 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 79,781 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 79,781 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,107 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 62,074 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,562 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 42,646 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 38,290 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 32,492 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 28,076 miles

Nearside Rear 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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EY03 COH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EY03 COH, 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 EY03 COH registered?

EY03 COH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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