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PK03 YLD

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,441 mi
Last recorded113,441 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 YLD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 113,441 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 113,419 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 112,186 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 112,186 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle -rear flanges deteriorated leaking exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 110,276 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 109,199 miles

Corrosion in both rear inner sills not within 30 cm

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Jul 2018 109,199 miles

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

Corrosion in both rear inner sills not within 30 cm

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2017 108,233 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 108,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 106,684 miles

Plastic. Sill. Covers. Fitted. At. Time. Of. Test

Fail 14 Jun 2016 106,684 miles

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

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

Plastic. Sill. Covers. Fitted. At. Time. Of. Test

Pass 18 Jun 2015 104,331 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 99,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 99,957 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 94,810 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 30 May 2013 94,796 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 89,790 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 84,263 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 84,263 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 77,063 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 69,000 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 69,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,637 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 41,984 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 41,902 miles

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

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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PK03 YLD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PK03 YLD, 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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PK03 YLD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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