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HW03 HYP

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,530 mi
Last recorded105,530 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 HYP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 105,530 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 99,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 94,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 94,077 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 88,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 84,632 miles

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 19 Aug 2020 84,621 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm tyre 96% worn,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

advise, handbrake lever travel

o/s/f tyre, worn slightly on inner edge

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 7 Nov 2019 83,036 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,182 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 81,181 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 78,979 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 78,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,783 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside and Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 78,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside and Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 75,193 miles

both rear shockabsorbers appear weak

Fail 20 May 2016 75,193 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shockabsorbers appear weak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,301 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,048 miles

surface rust across the vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,695 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,217 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 47,217 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,571 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 56,211 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,082 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 53,082 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 49,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,308 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,055 miles

number plates starting to deteriorate and may soon need replacing

Fail 14 Jun 2006 35,689 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,689 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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HW03 HYP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW03 HYP, 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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HW03 HYP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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