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NX03 KTT

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,968 mi
Last recorded96,968 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 KTT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 96,968 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 95,728 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 95,700 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 May 2016 93,974 miles

handbrake rear swivel slightly sticking

nearside rear sill corroded but not in prescribed area

offside inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 13 May 2015 90,672 miles

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)

Fail 13 May 2015 90,672 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 16 May 2014 83,638 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

Fail 12 May 2014 83,631 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres getting low

Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,706 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,934 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 74,643 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 74,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 68,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 59,962 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jul 2008 51,747 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,314 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 44,314 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 30,981 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 KTT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NX03 KTT, 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 KTT registered?

NX03 KTT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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