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NC03 EZS

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,594 mi
Last recorded138,594 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 EZS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 138,594 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 138,593 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 133,210 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 133,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 124,818 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 115,336 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 104,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 104,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 72,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,236 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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NC03 EZS is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NC03 EZS, 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 NC03 EZS registered?

NC03 EZS is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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