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DV53 CFJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,531 mi
Last recorded133,531 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 CFJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2021 133,531 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel pipes corroding

Rear wings corroding

oil on steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2019 123,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 119,496 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 119,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2017 115,046 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 115,046 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,295 miles

brake pedal rubber worn advise replace

front tyres worn/wearing on edges

fuel pipes under car corrodeing

Fail 25 Feb 2015 102,306 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 102,306 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 96,281 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 96,281 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,905 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 90,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 85,920 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 85,920 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 83,134 miles

corrosion on n/s/r and rear centre brake pipe

corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipe

Fail 23 Nov 2011 83,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on n/s/r and rear centre brake pipe

corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipe

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Nov 2010 71,291 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes to flexis slight corrosion

n/s/r brake pipe from flex slight corrosion

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi slight corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe from flexi slight corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2009 57,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 57,235 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,505 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 44,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,239 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 32,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 18,610 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

car dirty inside and out but still can be tested

Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,610 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

car dirty inside and out but still can be tested

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 CFJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 DV53 CFJ, 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 CFJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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