MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged centre stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and component mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
windscreen chipped
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel under covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link bar corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel under covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged centre stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and component mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
windscreen chipped
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle tie bar mounting points corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear seats folded belts not checked
Spare tyre defective flat ()
park brake only just meets requirments
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear seat belts slow to retract
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear seat belts slow to retract
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front side wall damaged but no cords exposed
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear seat belts slow to retract
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle cross member (2.4.A.3)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front side wall damaged but no cords exposed
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear seat belts slow to retract
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)
rear axle support crossmember has some corrosion but ok at presant time
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides from flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced none (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axles (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axles (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S wiper blade smeary
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
airbag light on
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine has a oil leak by oil filter
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HN03 PWL is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 PWL, 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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HN03 PWL is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 May 2003.
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