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NE51 DOM

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,802 mi
Last recorded96,802 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE51 DOM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 89,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp has slight condensation

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

load of surface corrosion underneath

Fail 7 Jul 2022 89,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp has slight condensation

Pass 23 Mar 2021 79,557 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 79,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,981 miles

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2018 56,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion [6.1.B.2] Nearside Rear (outer sill holed)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2017 52,047 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 52,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 44,516 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill hole under plastic sill cover (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 40,213 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 38,146 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,004 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 34,830 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,489 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,313 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 29,309 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,937 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,246 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 14,960 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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NE51 DOM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NE51 DOM, 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 NE51 DOM registered?

NE51 DOM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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