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HY03 YVM

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,029 mi
Last recorded136,029 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 YVM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 136,029 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 135,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 125,099 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 125,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link rod broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 112,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 99,210 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 99,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,901 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 86,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine has a major oil leak (dripping on floor during test) topped up for diesel smoke test.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 74,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine has a major oil leak (dripping on floor during test) topped up for diesel smoke test.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,371 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,490 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,679 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 53,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,035 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,807 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 41,807 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,275 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HY03 YVM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HY03 YVM, 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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HY03 YVM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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