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PX03 VYD

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

186,460 mi
Last recorded186,460 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 VYD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 186,460 miles

child seat fitted

nearside and offside sill areas slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

offside front driveshaft slightly worn in operation

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak from engine area

under vehicle areas slightly corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2015 186,460 miles

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

child seat fitted

nearside and offside sill areas slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

offside front driveshaft slightly worn in operation

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak from engine area

under vehicle areas slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 179,404 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 171,390 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 147,246 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 125,490 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 109,002 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 97,777 miles

nearside and offside front...metal braking pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear tyre treads wearing close to 1.6mm

Pass 24 Jul 2008 87,413 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 75,256 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 55,223 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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PX03 VYD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PX03 VYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX03 VYD registered?

PX03 VYD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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The MOT history for PX03 VYD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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