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DV03 UGF

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,952 mi
Last recorded130,952 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 130,952 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front head lights are cloudy

both rear shock absorbers

Fail 1 Nov 2019 130,952 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front head lights are cloudy

both rear shock absorbers

Pass 1 Nov 2018 125,684 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 121,705 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides perished inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 121,643 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides inner bushes both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides bushes on the links (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides perished inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 116,438 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All - front + rear linkages: minor deterioration of rubber bushes (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear tyres worn low + perishing (PIRELLI - 245/70/16

Fail 11 Jun 2016 116,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm PIRELLI - 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cracks in outer sidewall: PIRELLI - 245/70/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens yellowed (1.8.A.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All - front + rear linkages: minor deterioration of rubber bushes (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear tyres worn low + perishing (PIRELLI - 245/70/16

Pass 2 Jun 2015 110,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 106,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,847 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 97,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 88,272 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 78,149 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 67,732 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 67,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 58,653 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,460 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,064 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 UGF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV03 UGF, 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 UGF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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