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NX03 KSU

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,418 mi
Last recorded99,418 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 KSU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 99,418 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 99,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 95,551 miles

brake pipes and flexi pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under body corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2015 93,448 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,879 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 83,878 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,389 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,999 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,522 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 54,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,359 miles

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

all brake pipes coated in grease

front wiper blades split

Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,028 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,237 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,060 miles

advise load partition affecting rear centre seat belt operation

advise rear axle brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,792 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 KSU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NX03 KSU, 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 NX03 KSU registered?

NX03 KSU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is NX03 KSU safe to buy?

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