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DV53 CJE

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

183,615 mi
Last recorded183,615 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 CJE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 183,615 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Fail 5 Aug 2019 183,603 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 6 Aug 2018 179,147 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 173,185 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 173,079 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (full) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (full) (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 161,425 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 161,117 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 150,370 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 150,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 138,700 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 138,679 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 123,809 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 114,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 109,726 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 109,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 100,991 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 90,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 75,008 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner wall perished and split

Fail 6 Mar 2008 74,998 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner wall perished and split

Fail 14 Mar 2007 69,642 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 69,642 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 CJE is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CJE, 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 CJE is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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