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DN03 HHA

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,950 mi
Last recorded146,950 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 HHA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 146,950 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under body heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Apr 2016 131,173 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 122,008 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 115,847 miles

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jun 2014 115,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 May 2013 113,579 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 105,213 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 105,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 94,108 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Jun 2011 93,884 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,883 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 81,883 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 70,206 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 70,206 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,931 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2008 57,931 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 May 2007 43,969 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 43,969 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2006 30,802 miles

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

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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DN03 HHA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DN03 HHA, 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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DN03 HHA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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