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YV03 XKB

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,516 mi
Last recorded140,516 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XKB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 140,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 140,486 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking Nearside front to rear corroded to excess (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle around shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber split and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both lower outer sills with plastic covers not allowing full inspection

Both rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill and wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Poor image on both front h/lamps

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 132,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front door mirror repaired with tape

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both outer sills covered with plastic

rear suspension rear chassis and inner rear sills corroded

slight play in both rear drop links

Fail 26 Jun 2017 132,680 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front door mirror repaired with tape

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both outer sills covered with plastic

rear brake pads low .Offside rear brake disc corroded

rear suspension rear chassis and inner rear sills corroded

slight play in both rear drop links

Pass 7 Jul 2016 127,382 miles

exhaust corroded mainly around flanges

front anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

headlight lenses misty

nsr tyre wearing on edges

osr tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear number plate watermarked

Fail 30 Jun 2016 127,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded stabiliser mounting point on rear axle (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded mainly around flanges

front anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

headlight lenses misty

nsr tyre wearing on edges

osr tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear number plate watermarked

Pass 1 Jul 2015 120,260 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 120,260 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 114,945 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 114,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2013 107,404 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 100,045 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 91,378 miles

Oil leak

advise nearside rear and offside rear lower shocker mounts and axel corroded

Fail 23 May 2011 91,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise nearside rear and offside rear lower shocker mounts and axel corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 80,095 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,027 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 55,422 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 55,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 40,564 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 29,065 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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YV03 XKB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc 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 YV03 XKB, 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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YV03 XKB is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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