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HN03 PWF

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,060 mi
Last recorded76,060 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 PWF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,060 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 76,060 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 67,395 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,814 miles

No acceleration detected on smoke test

Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,439 miles

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

rear reg plate discoloured

towbar rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2011 53,439 miles

rear reg plate discoloured

towbar rusty

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,969 miles

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

o/s wiper split

rear reg plate discoloured

Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,374 miles

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

n/s/r light unit slightly damaged

rear reg plate discoloured

Fail 17 Mar 2009 43,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s/r light unit slightly damaged

rear reg plate discoloured

Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,255 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,437 miles

rear reg plate discoloured

Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,121 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 26,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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HN03 PWF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 86,292 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HN03 PWF, 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 HN03 PWF registered?

HN03 PWF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is HN03 PWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN03 PWF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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