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DN52 AOC

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,149 mi
Last recorded121,149 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 AOC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 121,149 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive w/arch slightly corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 121,046 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded w/arch corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive w/arch slightly corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 117,079 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 117,079 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,638 miles

n/s/f b/pipe rusty under cover

Fail 22 Mar 2016 114,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (8.2.3)

n/s/f b/pipe rusty under cover

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 112,034 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 108,991 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad slightly worn

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 108,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad slightly worn

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 105,898 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 96,709 miles

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

rear inner disc's slighty corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2012 96,709 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

rear inner disc's slighty corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 87,291 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 87,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 67,019 miles

brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,757 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,457 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 44,586 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,890 miles

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

Offside 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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DN52 AOC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DN52 AOC, 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 DN52 AOC registered?

DN52 AOC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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