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YX03 GKN

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,622 mi
Last recorded128,622 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 GKN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 128,622 miles

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

covers on floors and engine

front brake pipes rusting

fuel lines rusting

Fail 20 Jun 2017 128,440 miles

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

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

covers on floors and engine

front brake pipes rusting

fuel lines rusting

Pass 23 Jun 2016 116,641 miles

covers on floors and engine

Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,110 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 105,018 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 91,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,067 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,264 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,628 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake lever slighty high

rear brake pipes been under sealed

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,247 miles

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

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

both front wiperblades split

Fail 23 Aug 2010 58,101 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front wiperblades split

Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,166 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 48,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,423 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,865 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,114 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 32,114 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,143 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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YX03 GKN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YX03 GKN, 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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YX03 GKN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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