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NU03 AVT

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

150,026 mi
Last recorded150,026 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 AVT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 150,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/r back plate corroded

rear shockers weak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 140,893 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r back plate slight corrosion

vehicle undersealed

Fail 2 Oct 2013 140,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 134,768 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in n/s rear tyre, but not down to chords

Pass 24 Sep 2011 127,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 127,904 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 127,451 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 120,362 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 120,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 107,065 miles

fuel pipes BADLY CORRODED

handbrake has travel

n/s and o/s front sections of sills bent

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

n/s/r handbrake sticking

play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link

slight play in steering rack on n/s

spare tyre tread worn

Fail 23 Mar 2009 107,065 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes BADLY CORRODED

handbrake has travel

n/s and o/s front sections of sills bent

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

n/s/r handbrake sticking

play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link

slight play in steering rack on n/s

spare tyre tread worn

Pass 11 Mar 2008 92,872 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 92,872 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 82,496 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 82,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 70,418 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 70,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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 AVT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AVT, 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 AVT registered?

NU03 AVT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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