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NY03 UJT

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,019 mi
Last recorded112,019 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 UJT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 112,019 miles

Chassis showing corrosion

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 101,664 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 101,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,801 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 87,644 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,798 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 82,798 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,189 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,075 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 66,815 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,316 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,411 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,002 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,556 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,460 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 UJT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UJT, 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 UJT registered?

NY03 UJT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is NY03 UJT safe to buy?

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