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DA53 HDC

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,628 mi
Last recorded148,628 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HDC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 148,628 miles

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

corrosion to under body

Pass 18 Jul 2018 142,779 miles

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

corrosion to under body

Pass 17 Jul 2017 134,999 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 127,973 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 115,769 miles

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

accident damage to n/s/f body

Pass 8 Jul 2014 103,628 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 93,058 miles

damage to n/s windscreen(crack may spread in time)

headlamps faded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 92,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

headlamps faded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,573 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 80,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,502 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 9 Aug 2010 67,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Aug 2009 56,898 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 47,360 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,360 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,094 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,913 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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DA53 HDC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DA53 HDC, 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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DA53 HDC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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