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FL03 YSU

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,479 mi
Last recorded132,479 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 YSU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2020 132,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides front lens deteriated (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion box section under sill all along (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange joint possible (6.1.2 (a))

brake discs all round vehicle generally very rusty and corroded

exhaust system all very corroded and weak

Pass 9 Jan 2019 132,198 miles

all flexible brake hose ferrules showing corrosion some quite heavy

both headlamps misting over - beam patterns good at this time -

general corrosion of main chassis and most components under vehicle

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 125,367 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

handbrake cable pivot joint stiff, may require adjustment.

handbrake efficiency low.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 116,959 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 116,956 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 113,056 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 113,044 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL NEXT TO BODY TO CHASSIS MOUNTING POINT (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2015 101,013 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,907 miles

o/s/r brake disk back plate corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2014 95,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r brake disk back plate corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,650 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 82,659 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 74,211 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,440 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 69,440 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,853 miles

light corrossion on both front to rear brake pipes

ns front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

os front tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

os steering rack boot damp

Fail 27 Mar 2009 60,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light corrossion on both front to rear brake pipes

ns front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

os front tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

os steering rack boot damp

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,092 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 52,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,430 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,935 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 33,935 miles

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

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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FL03 YSU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FL03 YSU, 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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FL03 YSU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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