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DS03 DPZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,414 mi
Last recorded79,414 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 DPZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2011 79,414 miles

Battery insecure

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 79,414 miles

Battery insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,642 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 71,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 63,539 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 54,871 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,064 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 28,575 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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DS03 DPZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DS03 DPZ, 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 DS03 DPZ registered?

DS03 DPZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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