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DV03 CWD

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,044 mi
Last recorded145,044 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 CWD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 145,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion/heavy rust on most suspension parts

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of body in poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2018 145,024 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Corrosion throughout underbody

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight wear to front anti roll links

Wear & Condition of brake discs

Fail 30 Jul 2018 145,022 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

corrosion front and rear suspension components

front and rear brake discs worn and corroding

front anti roll links worn

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

slight leak rear shock absorbers

slight weep from power steering rack and power steering pump

steeering rack bushes deteriorating

Fail 20 Jun 2018 144,906 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded by body to chassis mouting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamp has beam deflectors on but not affecting beam patern

Pass 12 Jun 2017 137,310 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 137,307 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 129,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 129,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 123,739 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp aims slightly hazey

front no plate broken

nsr inner sill corroded

osf inner sill corroded

osf tyre worn on edge

osr inner sill corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 123,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both headlamp aims slightly hazey

front no plate broken

nsr inner sill corroded

osf inner sill corroded

osf tyre worn on edge

osr inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 117,263 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 117,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 113,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 104,783 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 104,783 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 92,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 92,843 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 83,936 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 71,685 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 61,012 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 42,897 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,897 miles

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

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 CWD 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 54.5%.

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 CWD, 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 CWD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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