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EG03 HYL

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,758 mi
Last recorded165,758 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 HYL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 165,758 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At sills & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 165,758 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At sills & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Both front (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 163,807 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 163,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 158,451 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 152,307 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 152,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 142,238 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 127,521 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 127,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 109,195 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,837 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,377 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)

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 front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,398 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,098 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 65,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,435 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,008 miles

cable for electrics on towe bar hanging

nearside of power steering rack leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,010 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,898 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 24,983 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,983 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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EG03 HYL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EG03 HYL, 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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What year was EG03 HYL registered?

EG03 HYL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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