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Y16 LOV

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,273 mi
Last recorded66,273 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 LOV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 66,273 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Heavy under seal in places

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface rust in places

Fail 30 May 2025 66,211 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sill cover fitted

under body corrsion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 63,531 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroding advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/suspension components etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlight lenses deteriorating

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2020 62,845 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2019 58,988 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on both rear bolt on panels behind rear wheels

Pass 5 Oct 2018 52,946 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 50,285 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 46,193 miles

parking brake weak

corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexibles

surface corrosion on main front to rear brake pipes at side of fuel tank

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,098 miles

Oil fillter leaking.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 37,874 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,768 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 29,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,132 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 19,041 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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Y16 LOV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y16 LOV, 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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Y16 LOV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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