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OX03 YGF

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,829 mi
Last recorded135,829 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX03 YGF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 135,829 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight play in rack

Pass 1 Feb 2020 124,983 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine c overs fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2020 124,963 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine c overs fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2019 115,310 miles

chassis corroding

engine covers fitted

ns and os front upper arm bushes deteriorating

nsr tyre close to legal limit and cracking

osr tyre close tolegal limit

slight play in ns and os front anti roll bar link rod ball joints

slight play in steering rack mounting bush and contaminated

Fail 9 Jan 2019 115,309 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ns and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

chassis corroding

engine covers fitted

front brake pads low

front foglight warning light inop

ns and os front upper arm bushes deteriorating

nsr tyre close to legal limit and cracking

osr tyre close tolegal limit

slight play in ns and os front anti roll bar link rod ball joints

slight play in ns and os front tie rods

slight play in steering rack mounting bush and contaminated

Pass 5 Feb 2018 106,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine/underside and sills covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2018 106,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine/underside and sills covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2016 96,101 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2015 86,099 miles

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

slight oil leaks on steering rack and front axle

Fail 18 Dec 2015 86,044 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

slight oil leaks on steering rack and front axle

Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,283 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,302 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside rear axle stabilizer mounting corroding

Fail 19 Feb 2014 73,302 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside rear axle stabilizer mounting corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,167 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,729 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack bush worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,984 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 23 Feb 2011 59,913 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear handbrake pivots stiff

Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,084 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 54,979 miles

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

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

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,242 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,475 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,760 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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OX03 YGF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OX03 YGF, 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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OX03 YGF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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