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YE03 OZZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,336 mi
Last recorded157,336 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 OZZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 157,336 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 157,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 osr / nsr (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 146,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osr / nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 146,139 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf / nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osr / nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear s/belts cannot be checked due to buckle under seat

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 130,490 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 121,212 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 112,882 miles

2x rear metal brake pipes corroded near to legal limit, recommend early renewal

Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen swept area to remain clear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70r16 111t (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 112,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2x rear metal brake pipes corroded near to legal limit, recommend early renewal

Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen swept area to remain clear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70r16 111t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,219 miles

2x front to rear metal brake pipes [alongside fuel tank ]& 2xmetal brake pipes along rear axle becoming very rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2018 104,217 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

2x front to rear metal brake pipes [alongside fuel tank ]& 2xmetal brake pipes along rear axle becoming very rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2017 97,537 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 97,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 96,177 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 90,574 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,137 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,966 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,069 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 52,105 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,713 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,175 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,264 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,749 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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YE03 OZZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YE03 OZZ, 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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YE03 OZZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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