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D19 LMV

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

37,800 mi
Last recorded37,800 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD19 LMV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 37,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 37,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 37,214 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both Brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 36,925 miles

Front Anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 36,925 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 36,406 miles

Parking brake cable lever on rear axle stiff but still fuctional

Parking brake lever travel long but not considered excessive

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 35,736 miles

Parking brake lever travel long but not excessive. Parking brake shoes and cable may require adjustment.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 34,939 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 32,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 32,709 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 30,771 miles

Bonnet release lever broken but still operational

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 28,691 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 26,676 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,463 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 24,457 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,062 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,601 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,571 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,104 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,758 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 10,739 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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D19 LMV is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 D19 LMV, 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 D19 LMV registered?

D19 LMV is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is D19 LMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D19 LMV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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