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DA03 UTX

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,068 mi
Last recorded137,068 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 UTX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 137,068 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 125,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2017 125,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 113,211 miles

front and rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2016 113,211 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2015 106,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

both front inner sills corroded

handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 16 Apr 2015 106,072 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

both front inner sills corroded

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 18 Jun 2014 92,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front inner sills slightly corroded nr to body mounts

Fail 18 Jun 2014 92,898 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 80,401 miles

2 steel brake pipes going to 2 flexys under o/s/f wing starting to corrode

steel brake pipe going to o/s/f flexy is starting to corrode

Fail 7 Nov 2013 80,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

2 steel brake pipes going to 2 flexys under o/s/f wing starting to corrode

steel brake pipe going to o/s/f flexy is starting to corrode

Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,035 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 80,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 71,170 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,907 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 64,907 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 56,442 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 56,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,292 miles

advise check brake pads in approx 6000 m/s

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 UTX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 DA03 UTX, 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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DA03 UTX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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