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DV53 CFD

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,972 mi
Last recorded99,972 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 CFD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 99,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 88,316 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides, rear of bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 88,229 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides, rear of bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 78,922 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides, rear of bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,032 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,305 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Shock getting weak.

Offside Rear Shock getting weak

Pass 14 May 2019 70,029 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,097 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 62,012 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 57,546 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Top bracket broken on nearside head light

Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,638 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 53,638 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,582 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight leaking on rack boots.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,323 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,556 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,066 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 29,972 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2010 23,382 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,583 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 17,031 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 12,736 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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DV53 CFD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 DV53 CFD, 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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DV53 CFD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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