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DK53 HKJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,094 mi
Last recorded102,094 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 102,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 95,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 94,932 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills holed and corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 12 Nov 2017 90,182 miles

Front brake hose ferrells greased suspected corrosion

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 85,926 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 85,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 81,708 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 78,684 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 76,589 miles

rear wheel arches corroding.

Fail 3 Dec 2013 76,571 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs poor.

rear wheel arches corroding.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,070 miles

Both front tyres on 2.0mm

Front pads getting low

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

Rear metal brake pipes started to corrode

both front wipers slightly torn

Pass 12 Dec 2011 66,388 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,875 miles

n/s front tyre on 3mm

Fail 13 Dec 2010 61,875 miles

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

n/s front tyre on 3mm

Pass 18 Dec 2009 56,023 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 56,023 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,825 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 40,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,455 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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DK53 HKJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DK53 HKJ, 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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DK53 HKJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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