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LL03 DGU

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,174 mi
Last recorded132,174 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 DGU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 132,174 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 132,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 126,590 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 119,239 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 114,030 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 107,033 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 96,683 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,392 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,335 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 51,844 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 40,762 miles

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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LL03 DGU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LL03 DGU, 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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What year was LL03 DGU registered?

LL03 DGU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is LL03 DGU safe to buy?

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