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LV53 DVC

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,014 mi
Last recorded112,014 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 DVC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 112,014 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 103,662 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 96,018 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 96,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting d bush excess wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70x16 apx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,817 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges 245/70x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 89,814 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both metal brake pipes across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges 245/70x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 83,573 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 83,573 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear dropbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake lever near end of travel

slight corrosion to both front and rear metal brake pipes

slight play both rear anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop link rubber bushes

Fail 17 Jul 2018 77,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake lever near end of travel

slight corrosion to both front and rear metal brake pipes

slight play both rear anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop link rubber bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm minimum (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above 1.5mm minimum (3.5.1g)

brake fluid low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,273 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes across rear axle corroded

front and rear pads below 3mm, brake fluid low.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 64,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2014 60,665 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,761 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 54,396 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

hand brake only at 16%

Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,396 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

hand brake only at 16%

Pass 25 May 2011 50,754 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 46,014 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 46,013 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 41,711 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 41,711 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,310 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,641 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,249 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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LV53 DVC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LV53 DVC, 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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LV53 DVC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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