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DS03 TKK

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

117,872 mi
Last recorded117,872 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 TKK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 31 May 2022 117,872 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 116,877 miles

general underbody corrosion consistent with age of vehicle

Fail 15 Jun 2021 116,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general underbody corrosion consistent with age of vehicle

Pass 29 May 2020 114,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sills Front And Rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

unable to test rear seatbelts due to seats being folded down and items on top of seats

Pass 10 Jun 2019 113,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside of steering rack spindle slightly damp with fluid

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both inner sills corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 31 May 2019 113,173 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside of steering rack spindle slightly damp with fluid

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both inner sills corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 30 May 2018 106,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2018 106,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 98,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 98,165 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 94,257 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 94,257 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 92,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 92,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,797 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 73,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2013 73,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,649 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 51,649 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,667 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 46,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 41,780 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 41,780 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front plate cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,920 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,611 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 22,344 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 TKK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 TKK, 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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DS03 TKK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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