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HN03 VXW

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,130 mi
Last recorded81,130 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,130 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,023 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Apr 2015 75,933 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 May 2014 72,432 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front windscreen wiper blade splitting on ends

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,403 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,699 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 61,020 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,920 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,188 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 49,188 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2007 40,812 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 29,874 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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HN03 VXW 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 84.6%.

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 HN03 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

HN03 VXW is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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