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HS03 NWN

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,413 mi
Last recorded92,413 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 NWN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 92,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges plus perished and cracked on outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 92,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed size 245/70R16 4+4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges plus perished and cracked on outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,265 miles

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

handbrake only just made requirement

Pass 30 Nov 2016 67,260 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,311 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 65,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cross member (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

bad oil leak

brakes needs repaire

Pass 1 May 2014 59,645 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear worn to limit

Pass 2 May 2013 57,161 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 54,166 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 54,166 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 48,009 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 42,213 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,970 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,338 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 16,237 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 16,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2006 12,079 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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HS03 NWN is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HS03 NWN, 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 HS03 NWN registered?

HS03 NWN is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is HS03 NWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 NWN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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