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YS03 WRD

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,723 mi
Last recorded85,723 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 85,723 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,881 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,235 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 70,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 62,268 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 55,269 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,732 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 38,631 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 29,580 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 23,641 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,155 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 WRD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WRD, 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 YS03 WRD registered?

YS03 WRD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is YS03 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 WRD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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