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DV53 NYF

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

198,193 mi
Last recorded198,193 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 NYF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 198,193 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2022 197,839 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill excessive corroded within prescribed area of lower seat belt mount behind plastic cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 188,594 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2021 188,533 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 182,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 176,258 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 172,948 miles

Advise Main prob shaft from transfer box to front differential is missing.

Fail 13 Nov 2018 172,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Advise Main prob shaft from transfer box to front differential is missing.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 169,023 miles

Front Drive shaft transfer box to front axel missing

Fail 4 Nov 2017 168,883 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Drive shaft transfer box to front axel missing

Pass 18 Oct 2016 154,518 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 154,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 128,281 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 106,996 miles

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

Oil leak

slight oil leak on transfer box

Fail 15 Oct 2014 106,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

slight oil leak on transfer box

Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,150 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 87,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,756 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 86,756 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2011 77,617 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2009 69,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 55,857 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 55,808 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 49,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,091 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 NYF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NYF, 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 NYF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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