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YX03 SNN

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,899 mi
Last recorded148,899 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 148,899 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 144,702 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 142,039 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // presence of grease

Pass 13 Aug 2015 132,925 miles

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

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes slight corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2014 131,460 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // osf tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2014 131,460 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // osf tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2013 130,330 miles

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

corrosion on comps and structure susp/steer slight

Pass 27 Aug 2012 121,913 miles

sus//steering slight

Pass 5 Apr 2011 105,327 miles

corrosion comps and structure

Fail 2 Apr 2011 105,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion comps and structure

Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,910 miles

steering and susp slight // presence of sealant on comps

Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,750 miles

steering and susp slight

Fail 11 Apr 2009 79,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 64,077 miles

steering and susp slight

Fail 10 Apr 2008 64,077 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

steering and susp slight

Pass 6 Apr 2007 52,020 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 38,899 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 SNN 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 SNN, 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 SNN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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