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DS03 NVW

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,353 mi
Last recorded149,353 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 NVW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2023 149,353 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inn/out sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inn/out sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inn/out sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inn/out sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 148,125 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 145,451 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 139,194 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 130,598 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 123,558 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 117,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 110,393 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 105,175 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 100,152 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 94,864 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 90,576 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

slight pitting on rear discs

Fail 21 Mar 2011 90,576 miles

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

both rear tyres 3mm

slight pitting on rear discs

Pass 9 Apr 2010 86,230 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Apr 2010 86,230 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,122 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 56,618 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 56,615 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 49,247 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 49,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,259 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 NVW is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DS03 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

DS03 NVW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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