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FH03 EHW

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,198 mi
Last recorded84,198 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 EHW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 84,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front lower sills, not within 30cm of any seat belt/seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering rack weeping

Fail 28 Jun 2018 84,188 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front lower sills, not within 30cm of any seat belt/seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering rack weeping

Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,890 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis/inner sills/rear axle mounts corroding

fuel lines corroding

nearside rear tyre ON the legal limit

offside front anti-roll bar link upper bush splitting

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,274 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

outer sills corroded/holed, cannot fully inspect due to plastic covers

Fail 6 Jul 2016 74,274 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

outer sills corroded/holed, cannot fully inspect due to plastic covers

Fail 8 Jul 2015 71,189 miles

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

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

underbody/chassis slightly corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,189 miles

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

underbody/chassis slightly corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,520 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,984 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 59,711 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,576 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 41,870 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 41,869 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,647 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,861 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,981 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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FH03 EHW 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 FH03 EHW, 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 FH03 EHW registered?

FH03 EHW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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