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NU03 AUW

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,048 mi
Last recorded97,048 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 AUW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,048 miles

both sides front floor/door steps corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 93,955 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 92,380 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 88,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fuel pipes corroded

slight play both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,130 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 72,209 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 59,280 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,092 miles

advise corrosion on brake pipes and fuel lines,handbrake travel

Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,494 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 30,975 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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NU03 AUW is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NU03 AUW, 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 NU03 AUW registered?

NU03 AUW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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