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YF03 DGM

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,753 mi
Last recorded130,753 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 DGM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 130,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2019 122,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 113,830 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 106,360 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inside edge but no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inside edge but no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 88,568 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 82,161 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 74,703 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 66,872 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 66,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2009 59,362 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 59,355 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 50,147 miles

o/s front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 2 May 2007 39,499 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 39,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 29,515 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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YF03 DGM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YF03 DGM, 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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YF03 DGM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 May 2003.

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