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DA53 HDF

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,530 mi
Last recorded137,530 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HDF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 137,530 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank casing has corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 137,446 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both feed to os front chassis leg hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feed to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to wheel cyl. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

factory cover sills fitted to outer panels

Pass 1 Apr 2019 130,454 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 130,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted within 30cm of seatbelt and suspension mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted within 30cm of seatbelt and suspension mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted within 30cm of seatbelt and suspension mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted within 30cm of seatbelt and suspension mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 126,601 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 126,522 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 121,419 miles

Advancing corrosion to front inner sill - both sides

Fail 11 Mar 2017 121,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Advancing corrosion to front inner sill - both sides

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 114,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion holes in outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion holes in outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion holes in outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 114,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion holes in outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion holes in outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion holes in outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 108,076 miles

inspected all brake pipes best as possible due to shultz.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 108,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

inspected all brake pipes best as possible due to shultz.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 106,952 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both inner sills corroded and holed near front body mounting points but not affecting body security or chassis strength

both rear and both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 106,947 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both inner sills corroded and holed near front body mounting points but not affecting body security or chassis strength

both rear and both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 102,250 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 102,250 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 98,477 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 98,465 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 81,699 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear door handle missing at time of test but the door can still be opened

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

panel damaged to nearside rear of vehicle

rear exhaust hanger not attatched but exhaust is secure

Fail 11 Aug 2012 81,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear door handle missing at time of test but the door can still be opened

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

panel damaged to nearside rear of vehicle

rear exhaust hanger not attatched but exhaust is secure

Pass 6 Aug 2011 62,287 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2011 62,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,774 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,210 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,897 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 42,892 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,389 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 HDF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DA53 HDF, 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 HDF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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