MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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)
both rear tyres 3mm
slight pitting on rear discs
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres 3mm
slight pitting on rear discs
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DS03 NVW safe to buy?
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