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DS03 NVT

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,050 mi
Last recorded102,050 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 NVT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Aug 2013 102,013 miles

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 95,650 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 90,070 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 89,985 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,358 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

crack in nearside front windscreen but not in vision of bonet

Fail 25 Oct 2010 77,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 61,616 miles

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,281 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 45,281 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,307 miles

O/S/R lamp unit cracked

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 NVT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DS03 NVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS03 NVT registered?

DS03 NVT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DS03 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 NVT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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