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YU03 ZXR

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,696 mi
Last recorded96,696 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 ZXR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 96,696 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 96,696 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 90,609 miles

advise all metal brake pipes have been greased

Fail 13 Dec 2018 90,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise all metal brake pipes have been greased

Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear over the tank . Hard to see to renew (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mount poor condition

both headlights poor beam pattern

Fail 20 Jun 2018 87,968 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear over the tank . Hard to see to renew (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mount poor condition

both headlights poor beam pattern

Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,108 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear/front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear/front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 81,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear/front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear/front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,203 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 74,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2014 51,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,229 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 40,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,479 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,591 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,258 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 21,364 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,507 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,978 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,133 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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YU03 ZXR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YU03 ZXR, 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 YU03 ZXR registered?

YU03 ZXR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is YU03 ZXR safe to buy?

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