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SC03 DXB

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,073 mi
Last recorded95,073 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 DXB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,073 miles

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2015 95,073 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 87,895 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,163 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,665 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 77,154 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,933 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,252 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 60,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,402 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,143 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,811 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,837 miles

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

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

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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SC03 DXB is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SC03 DXB, 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 SC03 DXB registered?

SC03 DXB is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is SC03 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 DXB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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