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YT52 BHA

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,926 mi
Last recorded126,926 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 BHA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 126,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 126,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 106,782 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

both front floor to sills corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 90,263 miles

all advisories still stand as listed on old type fail sheet

Fail 5 Aug 2015 90,185 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside front wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,856 miles

Front tyres are wearing on inner edges slightly

O/S/F wiper blade slightly torn at end

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 86,856 miles

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

Front tyres are wearing on inner edges slightly

O/S/F wiper blade slightly torn at end

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,415 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 84,415 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,190 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,862 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,339 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 73,339 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,431 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,103 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 60,093 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,323 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 52,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads look low

Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,154 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 36,392 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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YT52 BHA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT52 BHA, 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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YT52 BHA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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