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YS03 EKG

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,622 mi
Last recorded145,622 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 EKG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 145,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 139,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 139,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure snapped (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 131,751 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 121,038 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 113,747 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 105,598 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 92,954 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,744 miles

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 12 Nov 2010 86,365 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 86,365 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 81,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,350 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 65,115 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 47,731 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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YS03 EKG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YS03 EKG, 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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YS03 EKG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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