MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
spare tyre deflated
Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
spare tyre deflated
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread
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
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres worn
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DG03 XSA safe to buy?
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