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NU03 AVF

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,365 mi
Last recorded129,365 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 129,365 miles

front brake pipes rusty

front wishbones rusty

inner sills rusty

sills rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2015 129,075 miles

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

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

front brake pipes rusty

front wishbones rusty

inner sills rusty

sills rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2015 123,532 miles

axle rusty

sills rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2015 123,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

TYRE SIZE 245/70/16

axle rusty

sills rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2014 113,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

TYRE SIZE 245/70/16

chassis rusty

front suspension rusty

oil on minimum

rear pads look low

Fail 18 Jan 2014 113,017 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

TYRE SIZE 245/70/16

chassis rusty

front suspension rusty

oil on minimum

rear pads look low

Pass 14 Jan 2013 103,686 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2013 103,686 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 92,529 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,116 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 80,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 72,022 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 63,480 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 53,208 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 43,084 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,119 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 32,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 AVF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NU03 AVF, 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 AVF registered?

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

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