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KW03 NKJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,366 mi
Last recorded155,366 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 NKJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 155,366 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 155,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 132,864 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 106,287 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 106,287 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 95,981 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 95,981 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 81,423 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 81,423 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 65,696 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,292 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 50,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,365 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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KW03 NKJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KW03 NKJ, 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 KW03 NKJ registered?

KW03 NKJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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