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NU03 AVP

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,879 mi
Last recorded124,879 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 AVP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 124,879 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 121,036 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 121,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill holed in multiple places (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill holed in multiple places (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 117,368 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 112,506 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 106,837 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 106,832 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 99,717 miles

n/s/rear iner sill coored

Pass 3 May 2013 90,678 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 80,641 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 80,641 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 78,552 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 78,551 miles

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

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)

advise handbrake travel

oil filter leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2010 67,264 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,420 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 53,308 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 49,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 45,363 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,363 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 38,683 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 AVP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AVP, 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 AVP registered?

NU03 AVP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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