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SW03 YDJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,979 mi
Last recorded132,979 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 YDJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 132,979 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 125,005 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 55,143 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2012 114,221 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 114,221 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 99,767 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 98,618 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 89,542 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 27 Jul 2009 77,184 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,556 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,188 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 50,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 36,725 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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SW03 YDJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 86,292 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SW03 YDJ, 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 SW03 YDJ registered?

SW03 YDJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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