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DY53 CLZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,043 mi
Last recorded105,043 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 CLZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 105,043 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 105,043 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,212 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe / ferrules

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2019 98,005 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chasis corroding // rear spring hangers and assosiated parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brak pads wearing low

Front rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear parking brake in need of ajustment

Pass 21 Sep 2018 95,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 95,595 miles

Fuel pipe leaking x 2 (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 91,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 87,058 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 87,026 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 82,001 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Fail 15 Sep 2015 81,991 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,011 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Sep 2014 77,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,694 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 73,694 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,150 miles

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

all brake pipes suface corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2011 45,149 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes suface corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,263 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

small cuts in both front tyre outer walls

Fail 16 Sep 2010 35,263 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake discs rusty

small cuts in both front tyre outer walls

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,689 miles

Slght corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,967 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 18,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,371 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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DY53 CLZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY53 CLZ, 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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DY53 CLZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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