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HJ03 UNF

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,521 mi
Last recorded108,521 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 UNF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 108,521 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 108,384 miles

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 ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 100,491 miles

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))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 100,489 miles

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 ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 91,872 miles

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 91,871 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 84,546 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 84,542 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 76,161 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 76,155 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,193 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,849 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,473 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 52,390 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 45,825 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 35,385 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,462 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,520 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 23,520 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,865 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,903 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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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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