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PE03 NKG

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,473 mi
Last recorded116,473 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 NKG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 116,473 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside hand brake slightly binding advise attention

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

advise attention to corrosion on doth rear wheel arches

Fail 3 Jul 2017 116,473 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside hand brake slightly binding advise attention

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

advise attention to corrosion on doth rear wheel arches

Pass 24 May 2016 113,757 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers split

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Nearside wiper slpit

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d -bushes (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3/6 not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2016 113,757 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers split

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

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

Nearside wiper slpit

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d -bushes (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3/6 not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 110,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 110,749 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 103,785 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 103,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 103,202 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 103,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 102,481 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 86,935 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,800 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,848 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

nail in offside rear tyre sidewall

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in rear anti roll bar bracket rubber bushes(both sides)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 55,848 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

nail in offside rear tyre sidewall

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in rear anti roll bar bracket rubber bushes(both sides)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,653 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 21,533 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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PE03 NKG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE03 NKG, 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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PE03 NKG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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