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NU03 NZG

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,336 mi
Last recorded138,336 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 NZG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 138,336 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 129,045 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 109,300 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 90,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2020 90,824 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced all the way along (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced all the way along (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 88,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 88,569 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 83,855 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,785 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 79,785 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 74,961 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,670 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 65,423 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,417 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,417 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,752 miles

metal brake pipes corroded may be to excess in clips

Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

hand brake may be starting to stick

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,902 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,501 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,293 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,889 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 NZG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

NU03 NZG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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