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NX03 FWR

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,099 mi
Last recorded130,099 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 FWR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 130,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 122,884 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 122,884 miles

Brake pivot excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 116,241 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 108,082 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 108,064 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 99,897 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 89,835 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 77,580 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 77,490 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 64,775 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,820 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 56,101 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 56,101 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,923 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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NX03 FWR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NX03 FWR, 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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NX03 FWR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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