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DV53 YNY

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,127 mi
Last recorded153,127 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2022 153,127 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner and outer sills holed corroded and weakened within testable points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust slight blow

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion to body chassis and suspension components

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2021 148,531 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded holed but non structural or affecting any seat belt or seat mounting point or any suspension components as a 4 x 4 detachable body

exhaust system corroded

general age related corrosion to body chassis and suspension components

sill covers and plastic guards fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2021 148,531 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded holed but non structural or affecting any seat belt or seat mounting point or any suspension components as a 4 x 4 detachable body

exhaust system corroded

general age related corrosion to body chassis and suspension components

sill covers and plastic guards fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2020 143,615 miles

general age related corrosion to body ,chassis and suspension components

Fail 28 Oct 2020 143,614 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

general age related corrosion to body ,chassis and suspension components

Pass 25 Oct 2019 138,405 miles

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

off side inner sill corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2019 138,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

off side inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 131,495 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 131,494 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 125,219 miles

brake pipes greased

rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2017 125,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes greased

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2016 115,192 miles

Both rear shockers worn.No damping effect

Front shock absorbers worn.No damping effect

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Oil leak SEVERE ENGINE OIL LEAK ()

Several brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 115,192 miles

Both rear shockers worn.No damping effect

Front shock absorbers worn.No damping effect

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Oil leak SEVERE ENGINE OIL LEAK ()

Several brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 106,245 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 99,584 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 99,584 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 88,093 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 79,851 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,790 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2010 61,703 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake cable pivot stiff

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,703 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake cable pivot stiff

Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,260 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,893 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear numnber plate starting to blister

Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,297 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 34,263 miles

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

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

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 YNY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YNY, 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 YNY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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