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VF03 NBZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,828 mi
Last recorded138,828 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 NBZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2016 138,828 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under car (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under car (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 130,888 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 130,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 125,307 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 125,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 118,327 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

rear axel corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 112,499 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 106,935 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2010 99,350 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 99,350 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 89,063 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

removed obstruction from interior murror to the wiper switch

Pass 26 Apr 2008 79,990 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 79,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 69,974 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 60,009 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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VF03 NBZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VF03 NBZ, 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 VF03 NBZ registered?

VF03 NBZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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