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DV03 LYC

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,319 mi
Last recorded121,319 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 LYC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,319 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 121,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 106,508 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 106,503 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,327 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 98,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod mounting on rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod mounting on rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,023 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 844,504 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 84,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 75,853 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 75,853 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,728 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 10 Aug 2012 66,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,767 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 18 Jul 2011 58,767 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

corrosion to brake pipes

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,143 miles

air bag light on

rear brake pipes been greased

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,874 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,177 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,034 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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DV03 LYC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LYC, 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 LYC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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