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DL03 EAE

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,943 mi
Last recorded137,943 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 EAE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 137,943 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 123,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 115,067 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 88,475 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,109 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,012 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 53,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 39,793 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,135 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,353 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 27,554 miles

rear number plate starting to discolor but still readable and ok at time of test ,but would recomend in near future

Pass 8 Aug 2008 23,715 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 23,699 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 18,503 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 13,249 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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DL03 EAE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DL03 EAE, 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 DL03 EAE registered?

DL03 EAE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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