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YW03 BWY

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,563 mi
Last recorded180,563 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 BWY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 180,563 miles

Offside Rear corrosion on wheel arch

Fail 19 Jan 2019 180,563 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 179,119 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 179,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 179,118 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings various underside and sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

tyre pressures low all round

Pass 3 Dec 2016 174,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 174,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 169,659 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 167,977 miles

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

Oil leak

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

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 12 Jul 2013 159,087 miles

eml light on

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2012 152,536 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 144,666 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 132,715 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 120,605 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 105,039 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

some travel on hand brake

Pass 21 Jul 2007 82,866 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 62,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YW03 BWY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YW03 BWY, 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 YW03 BWY registered?

YW03 BWY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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