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DJ03 HAL

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,455 mi
Last recorded150,455 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ03 HAL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 150,455 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted - unable to inspect condition of sills

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal N/s , o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Travel at handbrake

Vehicle underside has been heavily under sealed

Pass 17 May 2018 146,195 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 140,617 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 134,426 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 128,000 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 121,025 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 114,384 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 110,744 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipe corroded been repaired but not leaking

general corrosion on underside

Pass 3 May 2011 104,300 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 64,503 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 64,405 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf nsr seat belts were twisted

Pass 2 May 2009 53,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 40,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2008 40,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare wheel tyre tread below 1.6mm

Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,033 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front tyre wearing inside edge

slight play in near side steering rack arm

Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,165 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 20,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o s f tyre has two nails in it.

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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DJ03 HAL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc 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 DJ03 HAL, 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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DJ03 HAL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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