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HT03 NPA

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,020 mi
Last recorded120,020 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 NPA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 120,020 miles

headlights poor condition

n/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

oil leak

one bulb out in high level brake light

rear brakes noisy

rear shocks are soft and n/s/r slightly damp , recommend replace

Pass 26 Sep 2016 109,558 miles

head lamps in poor condition

oil leak

play in n/s/f roll bar link joint

play in rear roll bar inner d-bushes

shocks soft

Fail 22 Sep 2016 109,555 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under cover (5.2.6)

headlamps in poor condition

oil over engine

play in n/s/f roll bar link joint

play in rear roll bar inner d-bushes

rear shocks soft

Fail 13 Sep 2016 109,303 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under cover (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under cover (5.2.6)

headlamps in poor condition

oil over engine

play in n/s/f roll bar link joint

play in rear roll bar inner d-bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2015 96,391 miles

oil all over the engine and some steering parts

Fail 22 Sep 2015 96,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil all over the engine and some steering parts

Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,425 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 74,728 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,994 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,914 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,979 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 55,974 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 55,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 52,803 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,233 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 47,231 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 41,752 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 NPA is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NPA, 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 NPA is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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