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HT03 LWF

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

172,758 mi
Last recorded172,758 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 LWF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 172,758 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Feb 2022 172,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 162,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 161,853 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 157,093 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear both fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 157,093 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear both fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 146,760 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear door handle broken could lead to not being opened

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pipes front to rear badly corroded x2

Fail 20 Feb 2019 146,759 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above chassis o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above chassis o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear door handle broken could lead to not being opened

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pipes front to rear badly corroded x2

Pass 9 Feb 2018 136,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 136,379 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 127,780 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 118,599 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 106,770 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 98,686 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 98,685 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 95,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise n/s mirror cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2012 92,680 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 90,003 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 89,978 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 86,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 86,055 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 80,849 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 80,849 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 27 Jun 2008 68,758 miles

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 13 Jul 2007 56,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 56,310 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 44,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 44,381 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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HT03 LWF is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel 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 HT03 LWF, 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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HT03 LWF is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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