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BD52 DKK

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,738 mi
Last recorded164,738 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 DKK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 164,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 163,013 miles

N/s/r brake bind almost to excess.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 150,622 miles

Front brake pads getting low esp O/S

Pass 15 Jan 2015 144,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 144,217 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 131,879 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 126,284 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 122,199 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 114,310 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 114,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 103,180 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 90,233 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 80,068 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 67,792 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 67,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 45,020 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,020 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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BD52 DKK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 BD52 DKK, 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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BD52 DKK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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