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NY03 FJD

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,148 mi
Last recorded97,148 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 FJD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 97,148 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

spare tyre flat

Fail 5 Jul 2018 96,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

spare tyre flat

Fail 4 Jul 2018 96,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced unable to make pattern out (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested unable to decelerometer brake test due to excessive binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Offside Rear unable to test bearing due to brake binding

both rear tyres fairly bad cracking in tread

spare wheel flat

Fail 28 Jun 2018 96,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced unable to make pattern out (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced unable to make pattern out (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested unable to decelerometer brake test due to excessive binding (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Offside Rear unable to test bearing due to brake binding

both rear tyres fairly bad cracking in tread

spare wheel flat

Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,636 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,612 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,764 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 83,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 80,002 miles

nsr most rear pannel suport corroded

osr most rear pannel suport corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 80,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr most rear pannel suport corroded

osr most rear pannel suport corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,352 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 73,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,847 miles

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2011 57,615 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,908 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 44,731 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

damp around nearside front steering rack boot

Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,951 miles

front wiper blades staring to smear slightly

slight dampness around n/s/f steering rack gaitor

Pass 1 Aug 2007 32,946 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,293 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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NY03 FJD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NY03 FJD, 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 NY03 FJD registered?

NY03 FJD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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