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DU53 YTE

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,221 mi
Last recorded141,221 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YTE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 141,221 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

General signs of under body corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft removed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 136,022 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills corroding

slight wear in steering joints

Fail 26 Oct 2020 136,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills corroding

slight wear in steering joints

Pass 1 Nov 2019 130,318 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 130,302 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 126,959 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 118,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 110,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 107,102 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 107,102 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 100,064 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 93,665 miles

1.both front tyres worn on edges 2.both rear tyres getting low

Fail 28 Jul 2014 93,661 miles

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

1.both front tyres worn on edges 2.both rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,525 miles

1.screw in n/s front tyre 2.heavy surface corrosion of o/s front brake pipe 3.long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,898 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 72,551 miles

handbrake cable quadrant partially siezed

surface corrision on rear brake discs

Fail 26 Aug 2011 72,551 miles

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

handbrake cable quadrant partially siezed

surface corrision on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,131 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 55,465 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,228 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,412 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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DU53 YTE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU53 YTE, 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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DU53 YTE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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