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YJ03 KMB

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,059 mi
Last recorded112,059 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KMB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 112,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 112,024 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Child seats fitted to rear of vehicle

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 107,552 miles

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

Rear exhaust section joint corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 104,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 100,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 94,607 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes along chassis are slightly corroded.

o/s/r brake pads approx 3mm thick and discs are slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 88,358 miles

Auxillary drivebelt is perished and cracked.

Both rear brake discs are corroded.

Both rear inner anti-roll-bar bushes are worn.

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

Nearside rear tyre is on 3mm.

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

Offside front tyre is on 3mm,worn low on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 88,358 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Auxillary drivebelt is perished and cracked.

Both rear brake discs are corroded.

Both rear inner anti-roll-bar bushes are worn.

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

Nearside rear tyre is on 3mm.

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

Offside front tyre is on 3mm,worn low on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,882 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,956 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 64,550 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm on inner,nearside front tyre 2mm,offside front tyre 2mm and worn lower on inner

Pass 1 Aug 2006 53,187 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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YJ03 KMB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ03 KMB, 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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YJ03 KMB is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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