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KY03 RZF

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,562 mi
Last recorded118,562 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 RZF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 118,562 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 114,804 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 114,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Central exhaust mount broken

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 103,668 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 94,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 Jul 2015 94,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Apr 2014 86,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Apr 2014 86,063 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 78,926 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,135 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,164 miles

all brake pipes could not be inspected because of covers under vehicle

Fail 6 Apr 2011 69,164 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes could not be inspected because of covers under vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,403 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 54,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,210 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,385 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,150 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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KY03 RZF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KY03 RZF, 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 KY03 RZF registered?

KY03 RZF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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