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DV03 BPK

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,164 mi
Last recorded128,164 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 BPK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 128,164 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlights poor condition

Inner sills corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked on tread and sidewall, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 128,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock top mount, tube between chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock top mount, tube between chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlights poor condition

Inner sills corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked on tread and sidewall, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 121,752 miles

Chassis corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlight lens deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper support corroded

Offside Sill corroding

Sill covers fitted

Towbar corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 121,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlight lens deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper support corroded

Offside Sill corroding

Rear D bushes deteriorated

Sill covers fitted

Towbar corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 115,586 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Oil leak Driveshaft seal ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Underside corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 115,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle (2.4.A.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Oil leak Driveshaft seal ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Underside corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 109,823 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Oil leak Drive shaft seal ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 109,807 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Oil leak Drive shaft seal ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 100,443 miles

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

bonnet release under dashboard insecure

front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Fail 20 Jul 2015 100,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

bonnet release under dashboard insecure

front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 18 Jul 2014 93,711 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 93,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,492 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,907 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 13 Jul 2011 73,658 miles

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

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

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

bonnet pull brocken

both front tyre inner and outer treads to shoulders wearing and nearside rear tyre tread wearing low(3mm)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 73,658 miles

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

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

bonnet pull brocken

both front tyre inner and outer treads to shoulders wearing and nearside rear tyre tread wearing low(3mm)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 65,821 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 65,818 miles

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

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

front brake pads wheel off inspection advised

Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,977 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 59,955 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,967 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,761 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,940 miles

front brake pads getting low

plastic covers fitted to sills

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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DV03 BPK is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DV03 BPK, 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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DV03 BPK is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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