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YV03 XXT

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,821 mi
Last recorded155,821 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XXT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 155,821 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside corrosion present in both inner AND outer sills which is out of prescribed areas

Offside corrosion present in both inner AND outer sills which is out of prescribed areas

under side of vehicle general corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2019 155,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trail arm mounting point area corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside corrosion present in both inner AND outer sills which is out of prescribed areas

Offside corrosion present in both inner AND outer sills which is out of prescribed areas

under side of vehicle general corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 152,776 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine cove and undertray fitted.

fuel tank casing corroded.

general corrosion underbody.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 147,490 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 147,490 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 131,684 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 114,557 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 95,559 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 93,368 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inside edges.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 93,315 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on the inside edges.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,808 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 86,522 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gears very difficult to get

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2010 75,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,045 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 63,538 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,523 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 49,287 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 XXT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XXT, 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 XXT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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