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DG03 XSA

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,846 mi
Last recorded126,846 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XSA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 126,846 miles

spare tyre deflated

Fail 30 Apr 2015 126,846 miles

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

spare tyre deflated

Pass 1 May 2014 115,441 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 May 2014 115,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2013 109,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 29 Apr 2013 109,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 1 May 2012 93,849 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 80,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 14 Apr 2011 80,325 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 13 May 2010 61,292 miles

both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes slight movement

n.s.r. tyre wearing low inner edge

o.s.f. lower ball joint some movement

Pass 19 May 2009 45,579 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2009 45,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 37,101 miles

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

both rear tyres worn

Pass 14 May 2007 27,539 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 20,343 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 XSA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG03 XSA, 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 DG03 XSA registered?

DG03 XSA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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