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DF03 ULB

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,118 mi
Last recorded160,118 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 ULB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 160,118 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 148,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 133,814 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Aug 2017 129,556 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened park (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (front section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2017 129,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened park (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (front section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2017 128,895 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 120,660 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 120,637 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance flickering (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance flickering (1.1.A.3d)

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

front to rear brake pipes at front corroded

long handbrake travel

play rear diff pinion shaft bearing?

rear axle corroded

steering rack damp of oil

Pass 23 Nov 2015 114,560 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 114,560 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 105,314 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 105,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 100,148 miles

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

all brake pipes heavily greased.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 100,129 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

tyres on front of vehicle= 265/70/16 & 245/70/16 are fitted to the rear,

Pass 17 Dec 2012 95,030 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 95,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 90,778 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 86,009 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 86,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 74,551 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 74,472 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 63,958 miles

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

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

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

slight leakage from nearside rear axle half shaft seal

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,362 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 51,950 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,095 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 38,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DF03 ULB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DF03 ULB, 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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DF03 ULB is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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