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HN53 RVF

2003 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

91,720 mi
Last recorded91,720 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 RVF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,720 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers/under trays fitted

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2022 91,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers/under trays fitted

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 89,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside side step corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sills corroded

engine covers fitted

park brake efficiency only just met

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2021 89,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside side step corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sills corroded

engine covers fitted

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,830 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2020 82,830 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,113 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker gasket leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint power steering rack boots damp (2.1.5 (a))

general surface corrosion under body rear axles and sill

Fail 5 Mar 2019 78,085 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp no aim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker gasket leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint power steering rack boots damp (2.1.5 (a))

general surface corrosion under body rear axles and sill

Pass 21 Mar 2018 76,341 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axles and mounting point corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 76,341 miles

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axles and mounting point corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 73,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,653 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2016 70,653 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2015 65,726 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 65,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 60,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 60,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,716 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 43,680 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,209 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 44,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,083 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,619 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 39,619 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,940 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 27,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,554 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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HN53 RVF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 HN53 RVF, 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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HN53 RVF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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