MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,521 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Front and Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Front and Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust Joint flange heavily corroded
Exhaust system corroded in general
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop shaft CV joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Spare tyre defective Flat ()
Inner sill badly corroded front to rear Nearside & Offside
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading from hose on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill underside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill underside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid deteriorated
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))
Inner sill badly corroded front to rear Nearside & Offside
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Leading to suspension arm (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading from hose on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Spare tyre defective Flat ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion End of sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In wheel well (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also heavily worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion End of sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion End of sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In wheel well (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion End of sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Valve stem slightly damaged All wheels (4.1.D.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion End of sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In wheel well (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also heavily worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion End of sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion End of sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In wheel well (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion End of sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Valve stem slightly damaged All wheels (4.1.D.1e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine MIL light stays on
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (1.8.B.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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HJ03 UNF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HJ03 UNF, 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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HJ03 UNF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2003.
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