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SY03 RRU

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,246 mi
Last recorded115,246 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 RRU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 115,246 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 29 Jan 2019 115,244 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,184 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both rears just met limits (3.7.B.6b)

inner to outer sills look weak check wax oil grease through out now

Fail 11 Oct 2017 105,183 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes req clean re pressure test or change rusty through out (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view on door broken (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt junk in rear unable to test (5.2.2a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both rears just met limits (3.7.B.6b)

inner to outer sills look weak check wax oil grease through out now

Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,606 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TO REAR BOTH SIDES BEHIND COVERS SUSPECT WEAK STRIP CHECK (5.2.6)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly BOTH REAR BRAKES JUST MET LIMITS REQ STRIP CHECK ADJUST (3.7.B.6b)

UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES SPRINGS REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT RUSTY

Fail 7 Oct 2016 101,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TO CORDS CHECK TRACKING BOTH FRONTS UNEVEN WEAR (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TO REAR BOTH SIDES BEHIND COVERS SUSPECT WEAK STRIP CHECK (5.2.6)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly BOTH REAR BRAKES JUST MET LIMITS REQ STRIP CHECK ADJUST (3.7.B.6b)

UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES SPRINGS REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT RUSTY

Pass 10 Oct 2015 98,948 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2015 98,944 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to rear brake pipes

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2014 92,946 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 86,208 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,104 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 73,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,802 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 59,721 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 51,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,550 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 36,508 miles

both rear tyre worn on edges †small cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,175 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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SY03 RRU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SY03 RRU, 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 SY03 RRU registered?

SY03 RRU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is SY03 RRU safe to buy?

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