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YY53 NWX

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,083 mi
Last recorded134,083 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 NWX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 134,083 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 130,549 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2015 124,166 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 124,166 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 121,238 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Rear axle very corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 121,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Rear axle very corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 117,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake pads look 1/2 worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag showing on dash

slight fluid leakage on steering

Fail 25 May 2012 112,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag showing on dash

slight fluid leakage on steering

Pass 6 Apr 2011 107,871 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Fail 6 Apr 2011 107,871 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Pass 16 Dec 2009 95,069 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 95,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 17 Dec 2008 80,476 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 80,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,407 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 44,700 miles

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

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

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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YY53 NWX 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 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY53 NWX, 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 YY53 NWX registered?

YY53 NWX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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