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YX03 SLV

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,418 mi
Last recorded104,418 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 SLV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,418 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 104,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corroded and holed both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,733 miles

Central Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis inner sill holed within 12" of body mount on n/s (6.1.B.1a)

Central Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis inner sill holed within12" of body mount on o/s (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,979 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 85,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,977 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,636 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,497 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,139 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,357 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slight deterioration

Fail 16 Apr 2012 57,344 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,235 miles

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

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

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

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,905 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre reads slight deterioration

Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,988 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,572 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,628 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,801 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 SLV 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 YX03 SLV, 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 YX03 SLV registered?

YX03 SLV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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