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NU03 AVK

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,161 mi
Last recorded156,161 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 156,161 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2020 156,161 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 149,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 149,285 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (d) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 141,715 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to perform full underside inspection due to sill caps being fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 134,237 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 126,408 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 126,408 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 120,398 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers split

Pass 4 Mar 2014 114,310 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 103,863 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 94,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 84,439 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 75,387 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,398 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 51,204 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 38,315 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 22,300 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 AVK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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