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DV53 CWC

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,707 mi
Last recorded153,707 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 153,707 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 148,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 148,211 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 141,182 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 141,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 130,534 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 123,641 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 113,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to offside front running board bracket

Pass 8 Aug 2014 103,283 miles

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,982 miles

Both fuel pipes corroded at rear

Near side wiper poor clearing screen

Off side headlamp Dip beam pattern poor

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 97,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both fuel pipes corroded at rear

Near side wiper poor clearing screen

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Off side headlamp Dip beam pattern poor

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,691 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2011 82,272 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 69,732 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,200 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,469 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,387 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,681 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 CWC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CWC, 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 CWC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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