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DG03 MWJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,434 mi
Last recorded142,434 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 MWJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 142,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 142,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 134,160 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 126,111 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2017 126,111 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 117,545 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)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 108,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 108,315 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,752 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,264 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f wiper blade split but clearing screen

Pass 4 Apr 2011 65,581 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 62,346 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,063 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,686 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,437 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,054 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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DG03 MWJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 DG03 MWJ, 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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DG03 MWJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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