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YY53 NXB

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,078 mi
Last recorded169,078 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 NXB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 169,078 miles

grease applied to all brake pipes limiting inspection

sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 3 Jun 2017 169,077 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under plastic cover (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under plastic cover (5.2.6)

grease applied to all brake pipes limiting inspection

sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2016 159,719 miles

Grease applied to brake pipes, inspection Limited

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front, beam image projection slightly distorted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 150,857 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 150,714 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

unable to fully inspect outter sills as plastic covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2014 141,433 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 135,719 miles

Grease applied to brake pipes-Inspection Limited

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)

Pass 31 May 2012 128,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low

both wiper blades poor

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 May 2012 128,354 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low

both wiper blades poor

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 122,303 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 114,129 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 114,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 100,271 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 83,847 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 67,869 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 50,945 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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YY53 NXB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY53 NXB, 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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YY53 NXB is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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