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NY03 UPH

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,150 mi
Last recorded106,150 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 106,150 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 106,150 miles

Suspension component missing lower bump stop missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 103,550 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,069 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 95,069 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,054 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 89,054 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,856 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 81,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 75,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Oct 2013 75,280 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Oct 2012 68,234 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,887 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 52,373 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,403 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,902 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,157 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 23,287 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,623 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2006 21,623 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

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 UPH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 UPH, 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 UPH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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