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AM03 YSE

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,815 mi
Last recorded123,815 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YSE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 123,815 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 113,274 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 105,335 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 98,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear seat belts not tested due to rear seats folded down & partly loaded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 98,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear seat belts not tested due to rear seats folded down & partly loaded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,400 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 81,397 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,610 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,157 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 63,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,694 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 53,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,878 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 27,601 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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AM03 YSE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM03 YSE, 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 AM03 YSE registered?

AM03 YSE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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