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DN03 HHD

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,038 mi
Last recorded127,038 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 HHD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2018 127,038 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to fuel tank & pipes leaking and condition of rear axle/chassi (1.2.1 (g))

Front Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cant access (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill & outer sill several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure excessively corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm damaged on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner wheel arch's/bumper support rusty

underside of vehicle, chassis, several suspension components, front & rear subframes & exhaust system rusty

electrical wire from front to rear of vehicle hanging on exhaust!

Pass 23 Oct 2017 122,119 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 122,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,722 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,035 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 103,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 93,144 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 93,144 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 89,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 84,360 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,970 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 74,086 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 66,415 miles

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

unable to fully assess condition of metal brke pipes due to grease covering.

Pass 28 May 2009 64,096 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer edge slightly damaged

Rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 56,058 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 44,459 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,564 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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DN03 HHD is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DN03 HHD, 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 HHD is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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