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NH03 MTK

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,665 mi
Last recorded141,665 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 MTK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 141,665 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated serviceable travel at lever (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 141,663 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear ,centre of vehicle (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 136,037 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 125,785 miles

sideskirts fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 113,025 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

side skirts fitted

surface corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2015 113,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

side skirts fitted

surface corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2014 109,058 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 109,058 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 106,080 miles

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

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

surface corrosion in all prescribed areas

Fail 7 Oct 2013 106,080 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

surface corrosion in all prescribed areas

Pass 18 Oct 2012 102,774 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Dec 2011 96,748 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 96,739 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 90,711 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 81,361 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 71,136 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,171 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 39,126 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 34,522 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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NH03 MTK 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 73.7%.

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 NH03 MTK, 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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NH03 MTK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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