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DK53 HDN

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,787 mi
Last recorded109,787 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HDN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 109,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 109,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 106,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70R16 107H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70R16 107H (4.1.E.1)

handbrake effiency only just met.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 101,489 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 101,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,582 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 90,642 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,872 miles

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

screenwash low

Pass 24 Oct 2012 82,793 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,526 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 75,526 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,953 miles

Front Discs Slightly Worn

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,524 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,968 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,612 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,990 miles

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

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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DK53 HDN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DK53 HDN, 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 DK53 HDN registered?

DK53 HDN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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