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DA52 OCS

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,051 mi
Last recorded123,051 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 OCS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 123,051 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres sidewalls cracking no exposed cords evident

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on raised edge no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded away; nearside corrording

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both side door shut wing wheel arches corroding

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear parking brake effort just met 17%

exhaust middle bracket corroded; exhaust currently secure

underbody chassis and components corroding

Fail 5 May 2018 123,051 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres sidewalls cracking no exposed cords evident

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on raised edge no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded away; nearside corrording

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both side door shut wing wheel arches corroding

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear parking brake effort just met 17%

Rear registration plate insecure added screw (6.3.1b)

exhaust middle bracket corroded; exhaust currently secure

underbody chassis and components corroding

Pass 26 May 2017 112,979 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside, offside and both middle rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills (5.2.6)

Fail 16 May 2017 112,979 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside, offside and both middle rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,812 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 102,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 102,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,631 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 91,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 91,954 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 88,032 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 83,997 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 79,376 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,829 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 66,562 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 64,089 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 53,737 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 53,737 miles

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

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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DA52 OCS is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA52 OCS, 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 DA52 OCS registered?

DA52 OCS is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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