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ET03 HJU

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,706 mi
Last recorded128,706 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 HJU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 128,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 119,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable slight oil misting (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 112,584 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,578 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,621 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,653 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,610 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 67,706 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,706 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,266 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 60,165 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

engine covers fitted

side sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,301 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,763 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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ET03 HJU is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ET03 HJU, 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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ET03 HJU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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