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DL03 EEA

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Gas bi-fuel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,591 mi
Last recorded84,591 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 EEA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 84,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,322 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 73,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

gas tank corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 73,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

gas tank corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,906 miles

gas tank corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2017 61,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

gas tank corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 55,123 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

gass tank corroding advise attention

head light lenses deteriorating advise attention

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2016 54,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

gass tank corroding advise attention

head light lenses deteriorating advise attention

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,141 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

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

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

Engine management light on indicating a fault

LPG fuel tank corroded but not leaking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Petrol fuel tank corroded but not leaking

Plastic oversills fitted obscuring sills

Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,971 miles

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

gass tank rusting advise attention

parts of rear chassis and inner sills corroding advise attention

Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,670 miles

front and rear anti roll bar bushes perished and starting to split

rear axle brackets showing some corrosion

rear hand brake cable plastic coating worn and cable rusted

Fail 9 Jul 2013 38,670 miles

Nearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear anti roll bar bushes perished and starting to split

n/s front seat belt webbing taped over not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

rear axle brackets showing some corrosion

rear hand brake cable plastic coating worn and cable rusted

Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,372 miles

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

engine management lamp on

nearside handbrake poor in operation

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,314 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,673 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 31,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 28,560 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,107 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,998 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 EEA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,500cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EEA, 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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DL03 EEA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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