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KW03 UYZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,828 mi
Last recorded144,828 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 UYZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 144,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 139,500 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 132,901 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 124,756 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 114,127 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 102,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 102,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake lever travel high

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 94,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake lever travel high

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 87,021 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,434 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 83,434 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Sep 2012 80,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,299 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2011 73,282 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 70,271 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 65,298 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,902 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 55,200 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 49,478 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 UYZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UYZ, 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 UYZ registered?

KW03 UYZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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