2003 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · CU03 FSN
2003 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 72,460 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU03 FSN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2023
- 72,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU03 FSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Kia Sorento (CU03 FSN) between July 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
CU03 FSN Mileage History
- 07/07/202271,349 mi
- 14/07/202271,349 mi
- 03/08/202372,460 mi+1,111 mi
- 27/10/202372,460 mi
Average of roughly 850 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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