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YT03 DZH

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,036 mi
Last recorded167,036 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 167,036 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2016 166,294 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2016 166,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 156,258 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 153,029 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 153,029 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 149,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 142,802 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 142,633 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 130,882 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 130,882 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 116,420 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 100,949 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 86,195 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 70,194 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 49,395 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 43,173 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 DZH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DZH, 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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YT03 DZH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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