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HW03 DHU

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,485 mi
Last recorded118,485 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 DHU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 118,485 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 118,443 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 106,771 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 98,436 miles

Outer sills has plastic covers,not able to inspect corrision on outer sills

Pass 17 Jul 2017 90,685 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,186 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 20 Jul 2016 81,173 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,372 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,437 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,878 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,018 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,205 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,418 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,654 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,274 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,093 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,245 miles

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

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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HW03 DHU 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 88.2%.

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 HW03 DHU, 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 HW03 DHU registered?

HW03 DHU is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is HW03 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 DHU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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