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NJ03 XMY

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

176,541 mi
Last recorded176,541 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 XMY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 176,541 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 176,534 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 171,910 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 166,798 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 160,895 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 160,895 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 154,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 147,149 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 147,149 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 136,840 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 136,840 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 126,516 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 116,094 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 107,524 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 96,489 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,581 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 89,581 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,557 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted n/s rear

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pads getting low

recommend closer inspection of some brake pipes as parts are obscured by components

Fail 26 Jul 2010 83,555 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seat fitted n/s rear

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pads getting low

recommend closer inspection of some brake pipes as parts are obscured by components

Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in n/s front steering rack end

Fail 27 Jul 2009 78,161 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in n/s front steering rack end

Pass 8 Aug 2008 74,470 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 71,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2006 65,248 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 65,248 miles

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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NJ03 XMY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJ03 XMY, 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 NJ03 XMY registered?

NJ03 XMY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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