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AJ03 DYU

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,184 mi
Last recorded138,184 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 DYU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 138,184 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both inner sill corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2020 138,184 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both inner sill corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 132,742 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear in O/S/F wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 127,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor bream pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2017 120,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake pipe's above chassis/fuel tank unable to check

Fail 8 May 2017 120,101 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement pivot on rear axle (3.5.1k)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s & n/s cil front to rear (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake pipe's above chassis/fuel tank unable to check

rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 23 May 2016 114,320 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor image (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor image (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 May 2016 114,313 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor image (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor image (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 107,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 103,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 93,574 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,574 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,614 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 83,614 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,214 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 66,960 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 66,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2009 60,745 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 54,046 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 45,704 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 38,643 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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AJ03 DYU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ03 DYU, 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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AJ03 DYU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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