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KW03 NKM

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

199,374 mi
Last recorded199,374 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 NKM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 199,374 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front anchorages (7.1.1 (a) (i))

inner sills corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 199,353 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front anchorages (7.1.1 (a) (i))

inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 188,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 184,775 miles

Both sides inner sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 177,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 172,023 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' varius (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 172,023 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' varius (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 163,172 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 163,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking metal fuel pipes leaking on n/s/r chassis rail (7.2.3)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal fuel pipes front to rear ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 161,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced incorect beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced incorect beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced incorect beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak from engine

power stearing pump damp

vehicle leaning to offside

Pass 1 Jul 2015 147,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both chassis rails,undersills and rear beam showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2014 137,515 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 126,669 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 126,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 114,014 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 114,011 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 99,769 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 85,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,231 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 63,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear road wheel binding

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

Power steering fluid level low.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,089 miles

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

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

wiper blades slightly split

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,586 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 NKM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 KW03 NKM, 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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KW03 NKM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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