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LL03 DGZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,930 mi
Last recorded98,930 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 DGZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 98,930 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 98,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 97,216 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jun 2024 97,216 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2023 96,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2022 86,282 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 69,672 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 63,332 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 56,648 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 56,648 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 52,411 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 52,411 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 51,404 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 51,404 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2016 48,599 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 48,599 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 45,268 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 41,425 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 41,425 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 37,360 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 33,588 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,274 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 27,398 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 18,010 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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LL03 DGZ 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 70.8%.

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 DGZ, 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 DGZ registered?

LL03 DGZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is LL03 DGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL03 DGZ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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