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NY03 UOS

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,088 mi
Last recorded166,088 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 166,088 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 165,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 158,848 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2015 158,848 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 16 May 2014 150,873 miles

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

O/S/R B/PIPE CORRODED, SLIGHT PLAY FRONT ANTI ROLE BUSHES, EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT BLOW, H/BRAKE TRAVEL.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 150,873 miles

O/S/R B/PIPE CORRODED, SLIGHT PLAY FRONT ANTI ROLE BUSHES, EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT BLOW, H/BRAKE TRAVEL.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 139,639 miles

rear tyres worn close too limits/cuts in tread patterns..travel handbrake

Fail 9 May 2013 139,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres worn close too limits/cuts in tread patterns..travel handbrake

Pass 18 May 2012 128,684 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 128,656 miles

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

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 119,017 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 107,420 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 107,029 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 92,503 miles

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

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2008 78,660 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,928 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 54,651 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 UOS is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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