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NY03 PNJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,350 mi
Last recorded134,350 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 PNJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 134,350 miles

Offside Front inner and outer sills corroded but not in prescribed areas

Fail 11 Oct 2019 134,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner and outer sills corroded but not in prescribed areas

Pass 24 Oct 2018 129,802 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 125,313 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 125,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 117,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 107,526 miles

cover on engine obscuring components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,654 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded at rear

plastic trims covering sills

Fail 30 Oct 2014 97,654 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded at rear

plastic trims covering sills

Pass 20 Oct 2013 90,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 90,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 87,607 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 87,577 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,023 miles

slight rust in places

Pass 17 May 2011 75,895 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 May 2010 68,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2009 58,491 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 58,491 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 29 May 2008 49,280 miles

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

Offside 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 5 Jun 2007 38,377 miles

Advise o/s/r lamp unit has small crack in it. †Advise o/s/r seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,052 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 24,671 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 PNJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NY03 PNJ, 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 PNJ registered?

NY03 PNJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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