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DA03 CXE

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,115 mi
Last recorded128,115 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 CXE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 128,115 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 128,115 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 118,443 miles

Higher efficiency expected from park brake

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 118,440 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Higher efficiency expected from park brake

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 102,432 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 100,353 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,250 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 98,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill front and rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 94,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust system rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2015 94,752 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust system rusty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 93,350 miles

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

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion but not leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 84,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,400 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 59,559 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,129 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,792 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,493 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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DA03 CXE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA03 CXE, 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 DA03 CXE registered?

DA03 CXE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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