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EN03 HKA

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

92,208 mi
Last recorded92,208 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 HKA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 92,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion/part repair to offside rear sill and wheel arch

Pass 16 Jan 2025 91,734 miles

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

o/s/r wheel arch and inner sill corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2024 91,293 miles

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 90,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 89,419 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 85,767 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper and lower bushes perished both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from Offside across axle to Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,742 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 76,247 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,399 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 73,399 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 69,687 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 May 2016 69,687 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine cover fitted

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 May 2015 65,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2015 65,112 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 60,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front headlamps hazed causing poor beam patten

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 24 May 2013 55,927 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 52,405 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 52,402 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Air-Bag Warning Light on.

Pass 27 May 2011 50,134 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 43,674 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 35,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 May 2008 30,382 miles

offside front steering rack gaiter showing signs of leakage

Pass 31 May 2007 22,353 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 13,664 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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EN03 HKA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EN03 HKA, 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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EN03 HKA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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