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YT03 DYX

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,893 mi
Last recorded108,893 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 DYX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 108,893 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 108,893 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 105,078 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

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

unable to inspect outer sills fully due to the plastic covers that are fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 99,157 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 94,398 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 94,363 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/rear brake binding

Pass 14 May 2013 87,945 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 87,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 80,352 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 69,023 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 68,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 58,313 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 49,642 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 41,132 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 29,237 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 27,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,294 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,380 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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YT03 DYX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT03 DYX, 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 YT03 DYX registered?

YT03 DYX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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