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NX03 OKC

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,418 mi
Last recorded156,418 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2021 156,418 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis crossmember at rear of fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake does not work at all .

Rear axle and chassis corroded .

Towbar mounting bolts ..one loose on each side .

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 141,939 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 133,627 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 133,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 126,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 126,911 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted registration plate mounting (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 119,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from the rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

exhaust centre/rear mounting corroded and snapped but system still secure

Fail 17 Aug 2017 119,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced chassis mounting (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort recorded zero effort (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from the rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

exhaust centre/rear mounting corroded and snapped but system still secure

Pass 19 Aug 2016 111,272 miles

exhaust rusty and one bracket adrift

fuel pipes rusting

handbrake may require adjustment

inner arch covers fitted

n/s front tyre getting worn on edges

rear seat belts slow to return

sill covers fitted

some travel in brake pedal

Fail 19 Aug 2016 111,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rusty and one bracket adrift

fuel pipes rusting

handbrake may require adjustment

inner arch covers fitted

n/s front tyre getting worn on edges

rear seat belts slow to return

sill covers fitted

some travel in brake pedal

Fail 1 Aug 2016 111,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

exhaust rusty and one mount adrift

fuel pipes rusting

handbrake may require adjustment

headlamps lens misting over

inner arch covers fitted

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s front under sill corroded

rear outer wheel arches corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 100,697 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 97,743 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 97,726 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 90,349 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 90,349 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 83,816 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 74,406 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 74,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges just legal

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front brake discs worn

front brake pipes to flex hoses rusty

nearside handbrake performance lower then offside

Pass 24 Nov 2009 59,748 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 59,748 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,571 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,149 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 37,466 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside rear tyre wearing low

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 OKC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OKC, 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 OKC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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