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YV03 VZP

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,938 mi
Last recorded156,938 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VZP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 156,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 136,204 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 114,044 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 99,373 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 99,373 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads look low

Fail 5 Jul 2012 89,390 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 89,390 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,848 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,007 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,337 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,651 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jun 2006 25,234 miles

near side track rod end dust cover split

off side track rod end dust cover split

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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YV03 VZP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YV03 VZP, 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 YV03 VZP registered?

YV03 VZP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YV03 VZP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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