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FH03 YDX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

179,851 mi
Last recorded179,851 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 YDX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 179,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed unable to see fully due to plastic covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed unable to see fully due to plastic covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 170,189 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction parking permit just in swept area (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OS & NS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS & NS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Does not clear screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 170,185 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached link broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both axel D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction parking permit just in swept area (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OS & NS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS & NS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Does not clear screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 163,616 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 163,610 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front and rear Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Trailing arm lower bush mount (corroded and broken) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front and rear Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jun 2018 163,368 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake cable has restricted free movement rear cable seazed and lever travel (1.1.15 (e))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both under sils front and back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front body mount corroded

exhauste blowing from mid joint [system corroded]

Pass 15 Jun 2017 155,697 miles

nearside undersill corroding

offside undersill corroding

rear anti roll bar bushes poor

Fail 15 Jun 2017 155,697 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside undersill corroding

offside undersill corroding

rear anti roll bar bushes poor

Pass 27 May 2016 143,892 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 143,887 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 131,628 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 131,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 119,674 miles

battery incorresct mounts

both rear tyres wearing

centre rear seat belt over dog cage

Fail 13 Jun 2014 119,673 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres wearing

centre rear seat belt over dog cage

Pass 12 Jun 2013 108,940 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 108,935 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,249 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside track rod end slight play

power steering fluid level border line

Fail 16 Jun 2012 96,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside track rod end slight play

power steering fluid level border line

Pass 13 Jun 2011 84,487 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside handbrake effort quite low

Fail 13 Jun 2011 84,486 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside handbrake effort quite low

Pass 21 Jun 2010 74,353 miles

handbrake actuator

nearside rear anti-roll bar bush

offside rear tyre wearing

Fail 19 Jun 2009 63,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre at 2+ mm

rear bumper cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,547 miles

n/s/rear tyre at 2+ mm

rear bumper cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,333 miles

hand brake cable yoke at offside rear sticking

Fail 21 Jun 2008 53,333 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake cable yoke at offside rear sticking

Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,743 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,825 miles

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

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

both steering rack gators damp

nail in tyre

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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FH03 YDX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 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 FH03 YDX, 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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FH03 YDX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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