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DU03 WEA

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,037 mi
Last recorded90,037 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 WEA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,037 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 84,280 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 84,208 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,652 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 77,637 miles

Central Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill on (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake on axle (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill on (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush on (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill on (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill on (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush on (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

unable to fully check sills due to sill covers fifed

Pass 9 Jan 2017 69,703 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge of treaded section

Fail 6 Jan 2017 69,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine cover fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge of treaded section

Oil leak From oil filter ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,221 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 59,631 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,930 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 52,431 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 48,539 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 48,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 42,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 37,290 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 33,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,051 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,602 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,354 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,711 miles

front brake pads low

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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DU03 WEA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DU03 WEA, 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 DU03 WEA registered?

DU03 WEA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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