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KY03 RZH

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

216,140 mi
Last recorded216,140 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 RZH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 216,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 204,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 204,884 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front t o rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 197,024 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 196,968 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear axle support (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 189,209 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 189,201 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 178,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 165,600 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 153,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 142,849 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 142,842 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 131,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2015 131,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2014 117,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil leak oil filter area

Pass 11 May 2013 102,316 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,215 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 23 May 2011 80,791 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,592 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 62,743 miles

slight seapage of fluid from n/s of steering rack

Pass 23 May 2008 53,365 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,097 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,475 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 RZH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KY03 RZH, 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 RZH registered?

KY03 RZH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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