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YD03 VYC

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,064 mi
Last recorded167,064 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 VYC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 167,064 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 160,549 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering inner rack joints

Pass 24 Mar 2015 155,047 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 155,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 151,066 miles

Oil leak

under body rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2014 151,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

under body rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2013 139,787 miles

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

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

advise airbag warning light

advise front wiper bladers split..still clearing screen

advise n/s registration plate light slightly faded

advise o/s/f sidelight slightly faded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 139,787 miles

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

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

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

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

advise airbag warning light

advise front wiper bladers split..still clearing screen

advise n/s registration plate light slightly faded

advise o/s/f sidelight slightly faded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 130,037 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 119,070 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 104,654 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 104,654 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 92,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 78,252 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,241 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,060 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 VYC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYC, 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 YD03 VYC registered?

YD03 VYC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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