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DV53 CFG

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,382 mi
Last recorded87,382 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 CFG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front silencer both welded joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge tread down to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread down to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge tread down to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle bump stop is missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 87,207 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From the inner arch to the joints for the rear. (both pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Stabiliser mounting corroded away (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front silencer both welded joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge tread down to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread down to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge tread down to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle bump stop is missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 83,869 miles

Exhaust rubber perished but secure

Fail 11 Dec 2017 83,869 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Hand Brake Cable (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber split on down pipe (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust rubber perished but secure

Spare wheel incorrectly secured

Pass 25 Nov 2016 80,116 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 80,114 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear metal brake pipes above the fuel tank are corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Hand brake cable pivot on the rear axle is seized (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre is flat ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,025 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 72,608 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 72,607 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 68,758 miles

centre exhaust has several small blows

Pass 15 Dec 2012 64,437 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

slight power steering leak from rack gaitors

Pass 7 Dec 2010 54,553 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,769 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 26,640 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,089 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 CFG is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CFG, 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 CFG is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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