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YD03 VXW

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,029 mi
Last recorded161,029 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 VXW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 161,029 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 161,029 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to carry out brake roller test

Pass 5 Jun 2017 153,960 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 153,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 139,882 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 125,312 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 113,263 miles

both rear axle stabiliser mounts slight corrosion

both rear shocker gaiters loose

both rear shockers slight corrosion near lower mounting point

Fail 21 Mar 2014 113,263 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

both rear axle stabiliser mounts slight corrosion

both rear shocker gaiters loose

both rear shockers slight corrosion near lower mounting point

Pass 28 Feb 2013 104,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 95,292 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 83,228 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 83,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,160 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,057 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,343 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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YD03 VXW is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YD03 VXW, 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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YD03 VXW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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