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NY03 UOV

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

80,501 mi
Last recorded80,501 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 80,017 miles

both front inner sills corroded-both front brake pipes corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded-both rear coil springs corroded-both rear shockers corroded-/damp-both front coil springs corroded-

front and rear brake pads wearing low-front and rear brake discs corroded-under vehicle/components corroded-n/s/f/ track rod end boot deteriated-outer sills covered with plastic unable to check properly-

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,586 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 79,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,366 miles

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

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

Small faults in O/S/R tyre

Fail 25 May 2018 76,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting

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

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

Small faults in O/S/R tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Small faults in O / S / F - O / S / R tyres

Fail 21 Jun 2017 72,281 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Small faults in O / S / F - O / S / R tyres

Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,162 miles

Fuel pipes rusty at rear

Pass 29 Jan 2015 59,629 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 59,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,530 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 57,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust rattles on Towbar

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,794 miles

O/S/F Tyre a small cut on wall

Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,098 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 49,985 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,022 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2011 43,009 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,270 miles

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

offside front tyre wall cut , but not to cords

Fail 20 Jul 2010 40,266 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside front tyre wall cut , but not to cords

Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,393 miles

nearside rear brake weak on handbrake

Fail 18 Aug 2008 32,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,939 miles

rear axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,406 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 21,607 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 UOV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UOV, 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 UOV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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