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HT03 LWJ

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,250 mi
Last recorded138,250 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 LWJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 138,250 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2016 138,240 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shock bottoming out (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2015 127,998 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 113,322 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 93,802 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 74,865 miles

brake pipes corroding badly

slight wear nearside front drop link

Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,584 miles

nearside rear tyre pumped up

Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,291 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,756 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 53,752 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,649 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,681 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,674 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 24,397 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 LWJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HT03 LWJ, 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 HT03 LWJ registered?

HT03 LWJ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is HT03 LWJ safe to buy?

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