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CK03 DXH

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,144 mi
Last recorded96,144 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 DXH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 96,144 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 92,215 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 85,685 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 85,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 76,034 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 76,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 69,164 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 63,977 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 63,977 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 60,650 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 45,553 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 45,553 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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CK03 DXH is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK03 DXH, 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 CK03 DXH registered?

CK03 DXH is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is CK03 DXH safe to buy?

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