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NA03 NLE

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,029 mi
Last recorded148,029 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 NLE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 148,029 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 143,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 135,687 miles

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jul 2018 127,936 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 120,966 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 120,949 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 113,936 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

rear anti roll bar link bushes and D bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2015 107,500 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 107,487 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2014 100,910 miles

front and rear suspenion and undercarriage rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2013 92,611 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 92,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 82,739 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 73,829 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 63,411 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 56,267 miles

slight play rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 8 Jun 2009 56,090 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,876 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2008 46,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,248 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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NA03 NLE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NA03 NLE, 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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NA03 NLE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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