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SA03 ZLY

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,563 mi
Last recorded143,563 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ZLY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 143,563 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 143,520 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sill sections (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 135,787 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise front-rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 135,567 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Parking brake pivot on rear axle (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Auxillery drive belt(also drives power steering pump )split

Child seat attached to offside rear seat belt preventing proper inspection of belt

Items obscuring drivers view of the road removed from windscreen and interior mirror

Metal fuel pipes corroded

Near side rear seat belt twisted but does impair its function

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

Parking brake efficency just met it would appear the park brake needs adjustment or repair

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 121,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2015 121,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,778 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 107,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 106,301 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 106,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 94,674 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 94,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2011 80,507 miles

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

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 69,872 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 1 Jun 2009 60,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2009 60,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2008 51,243 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 44,445 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,628 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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SA03 ZLY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SA03 ZLY, 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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What year was SA03 ZLY registered?

SA03 ZLY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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